Shōbun Nitta
Shōbun Nitta | |
|---|---|
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 |
| Alma mater | Doshisha University |
| Website | Shōbun Nitta website |
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]
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]
References
- ↑ "Shōbun Nitta". LDP (in Japanese). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Profile". Shōbun Nitta Official website (in Japanese). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "首相秘書官に寺岡氏 財務省出身、省庁との連携強化狙う". The Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). 1 January 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "首相秘書官、8人に増員 新田氏を再起用". The Nikkei (in Japanese). 30 June 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "首相秘書官、過去最多８人に…昨年末まで務めた新田氏を異例の再起用". The Yomiuri Shimbun (in Japanese). 6 July 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Former prime minister Suga to retire from politics at 77". The Asahi Shimbun. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "自民、神奈川2区に菅氏の秘書の新田氏を後継で擁立 各党一気に臨戦態勢 選管も準備急ぐ". Sankei Shimbun (in Japanese). 19 January 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "神奈川2区 小選挙区【衆議院選挙】開票速報・結果". The Yomiuri Shimbun (in Japanese). 8 February 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.