自民・鶴保庸介参院議員が衆院くら替え断念 和歌山市内で記者会見

自民・鶴保庸介参院議員が衆院くら替え断念 和歌山市内で記者会見

自民党本部=東京都千代田区で、平田明浩撮影

 自民党参院議員の鶴保庸介元沖縄・北方担当相(57)=和歌山選挙区=が28日、和歌山市内で記者会見を開き、衆院和歌山1区からのくら替え出馬を断念すると明らかにした。自民派閥の政治資金パーティー裏金事件で県選出の世耕弘成前参院幹事長(61)が党から処分を受けて離党しており、政権与党の自民所属の参院議員が県内からいなくなることを懸念した県町村会の岡本章会長(九度山町長)が26日、くら替えを留保するよう鶴保氏に要請していた。

 次期衆院選で定数1減となる県内2小選挙区のうち、2区の候補予定者だった二階俊博元幹事長(85)は不出馬を表明しており、これで自民の候補者は全て白紙となった。町村会は二階氏の三男伸康氏(46)に2区からの出馬を要請しているが、伸康氏は態度を明らかにしていない。県連は今後、公募も含めて候補者の選定を急ぐ。

 旧区割りで実施された昨年4月の1区補選では自民元職が日本維新の会新人に敗れ、次期衆院選も苦戦が予想される。さらに、世耕氏が無所属で2区からくら替え出馬するとの見方もあり、県連は難しい対応を迫られそうだ。【駒木智一】

OTHER NEWS

40 minutes ago

Exeter 58-26 Harlequins: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso brace keeps play-off hopes alive

41 minutes ago

UK ‘set for rapid rise in cases’ of fatal lung disease linked to kitchen revamps

41 minutes ago

Ukrainian shelling kills at least three in Russian apartment block

49 minutes ago

We found the best $89 dupes for the trending $575 ballet flats.

50 minutes ago

Ratna Pathak Shah says she finds Guru Dutt’s films ‘offensive’ for their portrayal of women: ‘They’re diving for the men’s feet’

50 minutes ago

Verstappen not a fan of F1 superlicence points system blocking Antonelli

50 minutes ago

Berlin E-Prix: Dennis takes first Formula E pole of 2024 after stunning turnaround

50 minutes ago

Bollywood: Manisha Koirala accepts not becoming a mother

51 minutes ago

Johnson: ETF, Mutual Funds Will All Be On Blockchain

51 minutes ago

I'm a Frequent-flying Airline Cardholder, and These Are the 8 Items I Never Travel Without

51 minutes ago

The Case for the Next MLB: The Show Legend to Be Barry Bonds

51 minutes ago

Ruthless Lomachenko seizes IBF title with late Kambosos TKO in Australia

51 minutes ago

Jota WEC Spa victory "proof" of 963 programme, says Porsche

51 minutes ago

Meghan Markle ditches neutrals for a red dress by Nigerian designer

52 minutes ago

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli twin in black as they step out for date

52 minutes ago

Bollywood: Vicky Kaushal wraps up 'Chhaava' shoot

52 minutes ago

Roger Corman death: Ron Howard and John Carpenter lead tributes to trail-blazing director

52 minutes ago

Man City FFP: Guardiola done ‘disservice’ as ‘big update’ on hearing date emerges amid relegation claim

53 minutes ago

Pirates’ Paul Skenes strikes out seven over four innings in MLB debut

54 minutes ago

Toronto band Good Kid selling out shows around the world

54 minutes ago

Eden Golan triumphantly takes the stage as the song 'I Love It' plays

54 minutes ago

RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

54 minutes ago

As Israel pushes deeper into Rafah, Hamas regroups elsewhere in ungoverned Gaza

55 minutes ago

What is a Protected Ranking and when can a player apply for one?

55 minutes ago

This $99 Anko product has once again gone viral for its quality cleaning

55 minutes ago

'Further investment' in Australia requires 'favourable policies'

55 minutes ago

Teoscar Hernández hits a grand slam and Paxton pitches 6 strong innings as Dodgers beat Padres 5-0

56 minutes ago

Wallabies centre stars again as Brumbies edge out Waratahs in wet weather battle

56 minutes ago

'Smart play' gets Cowboys on the board

56 minutes ago

Victory aim to ruin Phoenix fairytale in Wellington

56 minutes ago

White spot virus found in wild NSW prawns for the first time

56 minutes ago

Neasham’s latest foreign star set to make a splash at Muswellbrook

56 minutes ago

Missed the aurora australis? You should get another chance to see the southern lights tonight

57 minutes ago

NSW government to formally apologise to criminalised LGBT+ people

57 minutes ago

ABBA avatars catch Eurovision viewers by surprise as contest marks 50 years since group's win

57 minutes ago

Qenos closure 'extremely troubling' for Orica

57 minutes ago

Stuart McCloskey leads Ulster’s charge as they boost play-off hopes with victory over Scarlets

57 minutes ago

Crows, Lions left in no man’s land after deflating draw

57 minutes ago

Physicists Detect Hints of a Mysterious Particle Called a 'Glueball'

58 minutes ago

Campus Gaza rallies may subside, but experts see possible 'hot summer of protest'