Candidates
山本 和嘉子 — Kyoto 5th District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Kyoto 5th District (2021) — 32,108 votes (23.1%), rank #2 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 53. Background: 政党役職. Status entering: Incumbent.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
53 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
32,108
Vote Share
23.1%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2021
Political Context
Party Affiliation
CDP
立民
Party Candidates 2021
253
Party Seats Won
96
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
39.0%
Occupation & Background
Category政党役職
Detail元立憲民主党国会対策委員長補佐、元参議院議員秘書
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 1
- Age at time of election: 53
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 本田 太郎 | LDP | 68,693 | 49.4% |
| #2 | 山本 和嘉子 this page | CDP | 32,108 | 23.1% |
| #3 | 井上 一徳 | Independent | 21,904 | 15.7% |
| #4 | 山内 健 | JCP | 16,375 | 11.8% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 坂本 史子 — Yamaguchi 3rd District, 23.1% (Lost)
- 藤原 規眞 — Aichi 10th District, 23.0% (Lost)
- 坊農 秀治 — Mie 4th District, 23.2% (Lost)
- 萩原 仁 — Osaka 3rd District, 23.4% (Lost)
- 今泉 真緒 — Hyogo 4th District, 23.7% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 松田 一志 (JCP, Yamaguchi 2nd District) — 23.1%
- 坂本 史子 (CDP, Yamaguchi 3rd District) — 23.1%
- 藤原 規眞 (CDP, Aichi 10th District) — 23.0%
- 坊農 秀治 (CDP, Mie 4th District) — 23.2%
- 浅野 克彦 (DPP, Saitama 4th District) — 23.3%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
0
Total Votes
64,463
Best Vote Share
26.1%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kyoto 5th District | CDP | Single-member | 32,355 | 26.1% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kyoto 5th District | CDP | Single-member | 32,108 | 23.1% | #2 | Lost |
Kyoto 5th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 本田 太郎 | LDP | 84,865 | 77.0% | 2 | 59,502 |
| 2024 | 本田 太郎 | LDP | 57,455 | 46.3% | 4 | 25,100 |
| 2021 | 本田 太郎 | LDP | 68,693 | 49.4% | 4 | 36,585 |
Kyoto Snapshot (2021)
Districts
6
Candidates
20
Seats Filled
6
Active Parties
7
Party representation across Kyoto
LDP6 cand · 2 won
JCP4 cand · 0 won
Ishin3 cand · 0 won
CDP3 cand · 2 won
Independent2 cand · 1 won
DPP1 cand · 1 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Kyoto (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山井 和則 | Kyoto 6th District | CDP | 116,111 | 45.2% | Won |
| 北神 圭朗 | Kyoto 4th District | Independent | 96,172 | 44.2% | Won |
| 泉 健太 | Kyoto 3rd District | CDP | 89,259 | 48.2% | Won |
| 勝目 康 | Kyoto 1st District | LDP | 86,238 | 40.4% | Won |
| 清水 鴻一郎 | Kyoto 6th District | LDP | 82,004 | 32.0% | Lost |
| 田中 英之 | Kyoto 4th District | LDP | 80,775 | 37.1% | Lost |
| 前原 誠司 | Kyoto 2nd District | DPP | 72,516 | 48.9% | Won |
Where 山本 和嘉子 ranks
Among CDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 7.9% (17 of 214)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 34% (291 of 857)
政党役職 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
210
Cohort Wins
98
Cohort Avg Share
33.5%
Cohort Avg Age
56
山本 和嘉子's 23.1% vote share is 10.43 percentage points below the 政党役職 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 山本 和嘉子 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
山本 和嘉子 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 0 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Kyoto 5th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kyoto 5th District: 本田 太郎 (2026); 本田 太郎 (2024); 本田 太郎 (2021).
How many Kyoto districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Kyoto had 6 districts with 20 total candidates in 2021, of whom 6 won seats.
Did 山本 和嘉子 win the 2021 election?expand_more
山本 和嘉子 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Kyoto 5th District, recording 32,108 votes (23.1%).
Which party did 山本 和嘉子 represent?expand_more
山本 和嘉子 ran as a CDP candidate. The party fielded 253 candidates in 2021.
Who won Kyoto 5th District in 2021?expand_more
本田 太郎 (LDP) won Kyoto 5th District with 68,693 votes, a vote share of 49.4%.