Hiroaki Eto
Japanese politician (born 1979)
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Hiroaki Eto (衛藤博昭, Eto Hiroaki; born 25 November 1979) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. He is the son of Seiichi Eto.[1]
Preceded byShuji Kira
ConstituencyŌita 1st
ConstituencyŌita City
Born25 November 1979
Ōita City, Ōita, Japan
Hiroaki Eto | |
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衛藤 博昭 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Shuji Kira |
| Constituency | Ōita 1st |
| Member of the Ōita Prefectural Assembly | |
| In office 2015–2023 | |
| Constituency | Ōita City |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1979 Ōita City, Ōita, Japan |
| Party | Liberal Democratic |
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| Education | Keio University |
Biography
After graduating from Keio University, Eto worked at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for about nine years. He was involved in exporting Japanese railway technology. Eto was elected to the Ōita Prefectural Assembly in 2015 and served until 2023.[1][2]
Eto was selected as the LDP candidate for Ōita 1st district in the 2024 general election, but was defeated by the independent incumbent Shuji Kira. He ran again in 2026 and was elected, defeating Kira.[1][2]
