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Manabu Horii

b. 1972

Japanese speed skater and politician

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About Manabu Horii

Born 1972. Manabu Horii is a Japanese speed skater and politician.

(born February 19, 1972) is a former Japanese politician and speed skater. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1994, and also competed in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics. He ended his speed skating career in 2002.

Horii represented Noboribetsu in the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from 2007 to 2012. In the 2012 general election of the House of Representatives, he was elected the as LDP candidate in Hokkaido 9th district seeking to succeed retiring Democrat Yukio Hatoyama. He was nominated in July 2012 when Hatoyama was still expected to run for re-election.

In July 2024, Horii left the LDP. On 28 August 2024, Horii resigned from the House of Representatives following a scandal over his giving out condolence money to constituents for funerals he did not personally attend in violation of election laws.

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Important facts

Born
19 February 1972, Muroran
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Speed skater, politician
Nationality
Japan
Education
Senshu University
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Member of the Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manabu Horii?

Japanese speed skater and politician

When was Manabu Horii born?

Manabu Horii was born on 19 February 1972 in Muroran.

What is Manabu Horii's occupation?

Manabu Horii is a speed skater and politician.

What nationality is Manabu Horii?

Manabu Horii is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manabu Horii

· Wikidata: Q1131407

· DBpedia: Manabu Horii

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