Candidates
佐藤 茂樹 — Osaka 3rd District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Osaka 3rd District (2024) — 52,107 votes (28.9%), rank #2 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 65. Background: 政党役職. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 自民
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 10
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
65 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
52,107
Vote Share
28.9%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2024
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Komeito
公明
Party Candidates 2024
31
Party Seats Won
24
Prefectures
18
Avg Share
35.9%
Occupation & Background
Category政党役職
Detail公明党副代表、公明党関西方面副本部長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 10
- Age at time of election: 65
Endorsements
自民
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 東 徹 | Ishin | 74,546 | 41.3% |
| #2 | 佐藤 茂樹 this page | Komeito | 52,107 | 28.9% |
| #3 | 萩原 仁 | CDP | 22,878 | 12.7% |
| #4 | 渡部 結 | JCP | 22,218 | 12.3% |
| #5 | 中条 栄太郎 | Independent | 8,726 | 4.8% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 国重 徹 — Osaka 5th District, 30.2% (Lost)
- 犬飼 明佳 — Aichi 16th District, 31.3% (Lost)
- 石井 啓一 — Saitama 14th District, 31.6% (Lost)
- 山本 香苗 — Osaka 16th District, 32.7% (Lost)
- 岡本 三成 — Tokyo 29th District, 33.2% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 武井 俊輔 (LDP, Miyazaki 1st District) — 28.9%
- 山本 裕三 (LDP, Shizuoka 3rd District) — 28.9%
- はた ともこ (CDP, Okayama 3rd District) — 28.9%
- 今岡 植 (LDP, Tokyo 26th District) — 28.9%
- 安藤 高夫 (LDP, Tokyo 28th District) — 28.9%
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 (2024)
Districts
19
Candidates
77
Seats Filled
19
Active Parties
10
Party representation across Osaka
Ishin19 cand · 19 won
JCP16 cand · 0 won
LDP15 cand · 0 won
Sanseito10 cand · 0 won
CDP5 cand · 0 won
Independent4 cand · 0 won
Komeito4 cand · 0 won
Reiwa2 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Osaka (2024)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中司 宏 | Osaka 11th District | Ishin | 115,411 | 55.6% | Won |
| 井上 英孝 | Osaka 1st District | Ishin | 102,113 | 48.2% | Won |
| 遠藤 敬 | Osaka 18th District | Ishin | 99,973 | 51.2% | Won |
| 守島 正 | Osaka 2nd District | Ishin | 99,277 | 44.2% | Won |
| 奥下 剛光 | Osaka 7th District | Ishin | 95,367 | 44.5% | Won |
| 青柳 仁士 | Osaka 14th District | Ishin | 95,362 | 45.2% | Won |
| 美延 映夫 | Osaka 4th District | Ishin | 94,129 | 43.1% | Won |
Where 佐藤 茂樹 ranks
Among Komeito single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 0% (0 of 11)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 55.1% (613 of 1113)
政党役職 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
252
Cohort Wins
99
Cohort Avg Share
26.0%
Cohort Avg Age
56
佐藤 茂樹's 28.9% vote share is 2.94 percentage points above the 政党役職 cohort average for 2024.
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 2024.
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 2024?expand_more
Osaka had 19 districts with 77 total candidates in 2024, of whom 19 won seats.
Did 佐藤 茂樹 win the 2024 election?expand_more
佐藤 茂樹 did not win the 2024 House of Representatives race in Osaka 3rd District, recording 52,107 votes (28.9%).
Which party did 佐藤 茂樹 represent?expand_more
佐藤 茂樹 ran as a Komeito candidate. The party fielded 31 candidates in 2024.
Who won Osaka 3rd District in 2024?expand_more
東 徹 (Ishin) won Osaka 3rd District with 74,546 votes, a vote share of 41.3%.