Shōbun Nitta
Japanese politician
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Shōbun Nitta (新田 章文, Nitta Shōbun; born 20 May 1981) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.[1]
Shōbun Nitta | |
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新田 章文 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 9 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Yoshihide Suga |
| Constituency | Kanagawa 2nd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 May 1981 Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Party | Liberal Democratic |
| Education | Doshisha University |
| Website | Shōbun Nitta website |
Early years
On 20 May 1981, Nitta was born in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. He graduating from the Doshisha University's Faculty of Law. After working as a non-regular employee and a salaried worker, he joined Yoshihide Suga's office in 2006 and became his secretary.[2]
On 16 September 2020, he was appointed as a secretary to the Prime Minister, a post he held until 1 January 2021.[3] However, he was reappointed to the same position on 1 July of that year and continued to serve until Suga stepped down as Prime Minister on 4 October 2021.[4][5]
Political career
On 17 January 2026, Suga announced his retirement from politics.[6] On 19 January, The LDP Kanagawa Prefectural Federation nominated Nitta as Suga's successor.[7]
In the 2026 general election, Nitta won the Kanagawa 2nd seat.[8]