Hirohisa Takagi
Hirohisa Takagi | |
|---|---|
高木 宏壽 | |
Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 9 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Yutaka Arai |
| Constituency | Hokkaido 3rd |
| In office 1 November 2021 – 9 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Satoshi Arai |
| Succeeded by | Yutaka Arai |
| Constituency | Hokkaido 3rd |
| In office 17 December 2012 – 28 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Satoshi Arai |
| Succeeded by | Satoshi Arai |
| Constituency | Hokkaido 3rd |
| Member of the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2007 – November 2012 | |
| Constituency | Toyohira-ku, Sapporo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1960 |
| Party | LDP |
| Alma mater | Keio University |
| Website | Hirohisa Takagi website |
Hirohisa Takagi (高木 宏壽, Hirohisa Takagi; born 9 April 1960) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.[1]
Early years
In 1960, Takagi was born in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.[2]
After graduating from Keio University's Faculty of Law, he entered Hokkaido Takushoku Bank in 1987 and worked at Marunouchi branch, Tokyo headquarters international planning department, Los Angeles branch, and head office sales department. In 1995, he was hired by the Hokkaido Police as a special investigator, and as a police inspector, he was in charge of investigating crimes against foreigners in Japan, and served as the head of the criminal division at a police station under Sapporo jurisdiction. He joined Asahi Audit Corporation in 2001 and worked as a U.S. certified public accountant in risk consulting and later worked at KPMG FAS.[2]
Political career
In 2007, Takagi ran for the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly and was elected for the first time. He was re-elected in the 2011 election.[2]
In November 2012, Takagi resigned as a member of the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly and announced his candidacy for the general election. He ran for Hokkaido 3rd district defeated DPJ Incumbent Satoshi Arai.[3]
In the 2014 general election, Takagi defeated DPJ’s Arai again.[4]
In 2015, Takagi was appointed to Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Reconstruction and Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office in the Third Abe First reshuffled cabinet. [5]
In the 2017 general election, Takagi lost to CDP’s Arai and lost re-election.[6]
In the 2021 general election, Takagi defeated CDP’s Yutaka Arai, son of Satoshi Arai, after a close race and regained Hokkaido 3rd’s seat.[7]
In 2023, Takagi was appointed to State Minister for Reconstruction in the Second Kishida Second reshuffled cabinet.[8]
In the 2024 LDP presidential election, Takagi endorsed Takayuki Kobayashi as a recommender.[9]
In the 2024 general election, Takagi lost to Arai (CDP).[10]
In the 2026 general election, Takagi defeated CRA's Arai to regain Hokkaido 3rd’s seat.[11]
References
- ^ "Hirohisa Takagi". LDP (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Profile of Hirohisa Takagi". Hirohisa Takagi Official website (in Japanese). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "小選挙区開票速報：北海道". The Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). 16 December 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "小選挙区開票速報：北海道". The Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). 14 December 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "高木内閣府大臣政務官". Cabinet Office (in Japanese). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "小選挙区開票速報：北海道". The Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). 22 October 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "衆院選 北海道 開票速報". The Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). 31 October 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "高木宏壽復興副大臣". PM office of Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "自民党総裁選2024、9候補の推薦人名簿一覧180人". The Nikkei (in Japanese). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "北海道3区 衆議院選挙". The Yomiuri Shimbun (in Japanese). 27 October 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "北海道３区、自民党の高木宏寿氏が当選". The Yomiuri Shimbun (in Japanese). 9 February 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.