Shōzō Kudō
Japanese politician
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.
Early years
Kudō was born in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
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.
Subsequently, from November 1996 to March 2003, he served as a secretary to a member of the Nagoya City Council.
Political career
In April 2003, Kudō ran in the Nagoya City Council election and won his first seat.
In the 2012 general election, Kudō defeated DPJ Incumbent Yoshio Maki and gain Aichi 4th's seat.
In the 2014 general election, Kudō defeated Maki (DPJ) and held the seat.
In the 2017 general election, Kudō defeated Kibō’s Maki after a close race and held the seat.
In 2018, Kudō was appointed to Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Fourth Abe first reshuffled cabinet.
In the 2021 general election, Kudō defeated CDP’s Maki after a close race and held the seat.
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