Shōzō Kudō
Japanese politician
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Shōzō Kudō (工藤 彰三, Kudō Shōzō; born 8 December 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.[1]
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Shōzō Kudō | |
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工藤 彰三 | |
Official portrait, 2013 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 17 December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Yoshio Maki |
| Constituency | Aichi 4th (2012–2024) Tōkai PR (2024–2026) Aichi 4th (2026–present) |
| Member of the Nagoya City Council | |
| In office April 2003 – 6 February 2011 | |
| Constituency | Atsuta Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1964 |
| Party | Liberal Democratic |
| Chuo University | |
| Website | Shōzō Kudō website |
Early years
Kudō was born in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.[2]
After graduating from the Faculty of Commerce at Chuo University, Kudō served as a secretary to Takeshi Kataoka, then a Member of the House of Representatives, from December 1992 to July 1993.[2]
Subsequently, from November 1996 to March 2003, he served as a secretary to a member of the Nagoya City Council.[2]
Political career
In April 2003, Kudō ran in the Nagoya City Council election and won his first seat.[2]
In the 2012 general election, Kudō defeated DPJ Incumbent Yoshio Maki and gain Aichi 4th's seat.[3]
In the 2014 general election, Kudō defeated Maki (DPJ) and held the seat.[4]
In the 2017 general election, Kudō defeated Kibō’s Maki after a close race and held the seat.[5]
In 2018, Kudō was appointed to Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Fourth Abe first reshuffled cabinet.[6]
In the 2021 general election, Kudō defeated CDP’s Maki after a close race and held the seat.[7]
In 2023, Kudō was appointed to State Minister of Cabinet Office in Second Kishida second reshuffled cabinet.[8]
In the 2024 general election, Kudō lost to CDP's Maki and won a seat in Tōkai PR.[9]
In the 2025 LDP presidential election, Kudō endorsed Sanae Takaichi as a recommender.[10]
In the 2026 general election, Kudō defeated CRA's Maki and regain Aichi 4th’s seat.[11]