Hiroshima 1st district

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A single-member constituency representing a district in Hiroshima, Japan.

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Origins & Early Life

Hiroshima 1st district (広島県第1区, Hiroshima-ken dai-ikku or 広島1区, Hiroshima ikku) is a single-member constituency of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet of Japan. It is located in Hiroshima.

Career & Major Achievements

331,786 eligible voters were registered in the district, as of 1 September 2020. This constituency was newly established in 1994 from the former 1st district.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The previous constituency elected two or more people, but this constituency elects only one person. Fumio Kishida, former Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party, has represented this district since October 1996.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994: 1994 Milestone — This constituency was newly established in 1994 from the former 1st district.
2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — Fumio Kishida, former Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party, has represented this district since October 1996.
3. 2020: 2020 Milestone — 331,786 eligible voters were registered in the district, as of 1 September 2020.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hiroshima 1st district

True or False: “The Hiroshima 1st district has always been a single-member constituency for the House of Representatives.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Prior to its establishment in 1994, this constituency was previously elected by two or more representatives.

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