Candidates
岸 信夫 — Yamaguchi 2nd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Yamaguchi 2nd District (2021) — 109,914 votes (76.9%), rank #1 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 62. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 4
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
109,914
Vote Share
76.9%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2021
351
Party Seats Won
261
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
51.1%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail防衛大臣、元衆議院安全保障委員長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 4
- Age at time of election: 62
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 岸 信夫 this page | LDP | 109,914 | 76.9% |
| #2 | 松田 一志 | JCP | 32,936 | 23.1% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 林 芳正 — Yamaguchi 3rd District, 76.9% (Won)
- 小渕 優子 — Gunma 5th District, 76.6% (Won)
- 茂木 敏充 — Tochigi 5th District, 77.4% (Won)
- 西村 康稔 — Hyogo 9th District, 76.3% (Won)
- 御法川 信英 — Akita 3rd District, 77.9% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 林 芳正 (LDP, Yamaguchi 3rd District) — 76.9%
- 小渕 優子 (LDP, Gunma 5th District) — 76.6%
- 茂木 敏充 (LDP, Tochigi 5th District) — 77.4%
- 西村 康稔 (LDP, Hyogo 9th District) — 76.3%
- 御法川 信英 (LDP, Akita 3rd District) — 77.9%
Yamaguchi 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 岸 信千世 | LDP | 132,409 | 62.1% | 2 | 51,668 |
| 2024 | 岸 信千世 | LDP | 104,885 | 50.4% | 2 | 1,724 |
| 2021 | 岸 信夫 | LDP | 109,914 | 76.9% | 2 | 76,978 |
Yamaguchi Snapshot (2021)
Districts
4
Candidates
9
Seats Filled
4
Active Parties
5
Party representation across Yamaguchi
LDP4 cand · 4 won
CDP2 cand · 0 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Independent1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Yamaguchi (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 高村 正大 | Yamaguchi 1st District | LDP | 118,882 | 70.1% | Won |
| 林 芳正 | Yamaguchi 3rd District | LDP | 96,983 | 76.9% | Won |
| 安倍 晋三 | Yamaguchi 4th District | LDP | 80,448 | 69.7% | Won |
| 大内 一也 | Yamaguchi 1st District | CDP | 50,684 | 29.9% | Lost |
| 松田 一志 | Yamaguchi 2nd District | JCP | 32,936 | 23.1% | Lost |
| 坂本 史子 | Yamaguchi 3rd District | CDP | 29,073 | 23.1% | Lost |
| 竹村 克司 | Yamaguchi 4th District | Reiwa | 19,096 | 16.6% | Lost |
Where 岸 信夫 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 95.3% (266 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 98.5% (844 of 857)
大臣 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
216
Cohort Wins
153
Cohort Avg Share
50.1%
Cohort Avg Age
61
岸 信夫's 76.9% vote share is 26.83 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won Yamaguchi 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Yamaguchi 2nd District: 岸 信千世 (2026); 岸 信千世 (2024); 岸 信夫 (2021).
How many Yamaguchi districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Yamaguchi had 4 districts with 9 total candidates in 2021, of whom 4 won seats.
Did 岸 信夫 win the 2021 election?expand_more
岸 信夫 won the 2021 House of Representatives race in Yamaguchi 2nd District, recording 109,914 votes (76.9%).
Which party did 岸 信夫 represent?expand_more
岸 信夫 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Yamaguchi 2nd District in 2021?expand_more
岸 信夫 (LDP) won Yamaguchi 2nd District with 109,914 votes, a vote share of 76.9%.