Candidates
佐藤 茂樹 — Osaka 3rd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Osaka 3rd District (2021) — 79,507 votes (44.7%), rank #1 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 62. Background: 政党役職. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 自民
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 10
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
62 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
79,507
Vote Share
44.7%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Komeito
公明
Party Candidates 2021
32
Party Seats Won
32
Prefectures
16
Avg Share
51.7%
Occupation & Background
Category政党役職
Detail公明党幹事長代理、元厚生労働副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 10
- Age at time of election: 62
Endorsements
自民
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 佐藤 茂樹 this page | Komeito | 79,507 | 44.7% |
| #2 | 萩原 仁 | CDP | 41,737 | 23.4% |
| #3 | 渡部 結 | JCP | 38,170 | 21.4% |
| #4 | 中条 栄太郎 | Independent | 18,637 | 10.5% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 岡本 三成 — Tokyo 12th District, 39.9% (Won)
- 北側 一雄 — Osaka 16th District, 50.8% (Won)
- 国重 徹 — Osaka 5th District, 53.1% (Won)
- 稲津 久 — Hokkaido 10th District, 53.9% (Won)
- 赤羽 一嘉 — Hyogo 2nd District, 54.2% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 松木 謙公 (CDP, Hokkaido 2nd District) — 44.7%
- 高木 宏壽 (LDP, Hokkaido 3rd District) — 44.7%
- 長島 昭久 (LDP, Tokyo 18th District) — 44.7%
- 中司 宏 (Ishin, Osaka 11th District) — 44.7%
- 城井 崇 (CDP, Fukuoka 10th District) — 44.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
131,614
Best Vote Share
44.7%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Osaka 3rd District | Komeito | Single-member | 52,107 | 28.9% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Osaka 3rd District | Komeito | Single-member | 79,507 | 44.7% | #1 | Won |
Osaka 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 東 徹 | ISHIN | 75,462 | 40.4% | 5 | 29,747 |
| 2024 | 東 徹 | ISHIN | 74,546 | 41.3% | 5 | 22,439 |
| 2021 | 佐藤 茂樹 | KOMEITO | 79,507 | 44.7% | 4 | 37,770 |
Osaka Snapshot (2021)
Districts
19
Candidates
67
Seats Filled
19
Active Parties
9
Party representation across Osaka
Ishin15 cand · 15 won
LDP15 cand · 0 won
CDP13 cand · 0 won
JCP12 cand · 0 won
Komeito4 cand · 4 won
Independent4 cand · 0 won
Reiwa2 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
NHK Party1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Osaka (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 足立 康史 | Osaka 9th District | Ishin | 133,146 | 50.3% | Won |
| 青柳 仁士 | Osaka 14th District | Ishin | 126,307 | 55.7% | Won |
| 守島 正 | Osaka 2nd District | Ishin | 120,913 | 48.5% | Won |
| 遠藤 敬 | Osaka 18th District | Ishin | 118,421 | 53.0% | Won |
| 浦野 靖人 | Osaka 15th District | Ishin | 114,861 | 54.1% | Won |
| 井上 英孝 | Osaka 1st District | Ishin | 110,120 | 49.4% | Won |
| 美延 映夫 | Osaka 4th District | Ishin | 107,585 | 46.1% | Won |
Where 佐藤 茂樹 ranks
Among Komeito single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 11.1% (1 of 9)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 63.5% (544 of 857)
政党役職 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
210
Cohort Wins
98
Cohort Avg Share
33.5%
Cohort Avg Age
56
佐藤 茂樹's 44.7% vote share is 11.17 percentage points above the 政党役職 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 佐藤 茂樹 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
佐藤 茂樹 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Osaka 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Osaka 3rd District: 東 徹 (2026); 東 徹 (2024); 佐藤 茂樹 (2021).
How many Osaka districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Osaka had 19 districts with 67 total candidates in 2021, of whom 19 won seats.
Did 佐藤 茂樹 win the 2021 election?expand_more
佐藤 茂樹 won the 2021 House of Representatives race in Osaka 3rd District, recording 79,507 votes (44.7%).
Which party did 佐藤 茂樹 represent?expand_more
佐藤 茂樹 ran as a Komeito candidate. The party fielded 32 candidates in 2021.
Who won Osaka 3rd District in 2021?expand_more
佐藤 茂樹 (Komeito) won Osaka 3rd District with 79,507 votes, a vote share of 44.7%.