Candidates
左藤 章 — Osaka 2nd District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Osaka 2nd District (2024) — 67,833 votes (30.2%), rank #2 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 73. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Former.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 5
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
73 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
67,833
Vote Share
30.2%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2024
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2024
325
Party Seats Won
191
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
42.6%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元内閣府副大臣、元自民党大阪府連会長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Former
- Total recorded wins to date: 5
- Age at time of election: 73
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 守島 正 | Ishin | 99,277 | 44.2% |
| #2 | 左藤 章 this page | LDP | 67,833 | 30.2% |
| #3 | 小川 陽太 | JCP | 27,853 | 12.4% |
| #4 | 藤田 美季 | Sanseito | 19,893 | 8.9% |
| #5 | 堀内 孝雄 | Independent | 9,796 | 4.4% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 稲葉 大輔 — Shizuoka 8th District, 30.2% (Lost)
- 田中 英之 — Kyoto 4th District, 30.1% (Lost)
- 石原 宏高 — Tokyo 3rd District, 30.6% (Won)
- 門山 宏哲 — Chiba 1st District, 29.7% (Lost)
- 二階 伸康 — Wakayama 2nd District, 30.8% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 稲葉 大輔 (LDP, Shizuoka 8th District) — 30.2%
- 国重 徹 (Komeito, Osaka 5th District) — 30.2%
- 菊池 大二郎 (DPP, Yamagata 2nd District) — 30.3%
- 日吉 雄太 (CDP, Shizuoka 7th District) — 30.1%
- 大西 健太郎 (DPP, Tokyo 20th District) — 30.1%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
0
Total Votes
148,770
Best Vote Share
32.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Osaka 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 67,833 | 30.2% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Osaka 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 80,937 | 32.5% | #2 | Lost |
Osaka 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 高見 亮 | ISHIN | 115,244 | 51.9% | 4 | 74,572 |
| 2024 | 守島 正 | ISHIN | 99,277 | 44.2% | 5 | 31,444 |
| 2021 | 守島 正 | ISHIN | 120,913 | 48.5% | 3 | 39,976 |
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 左藤 章 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 14.3% (38 of 266)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 57.4% (639 of 1113)
大臣 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
232
Cohort Wins
140
Cohort Avg Share
42.4%
Cohort Avg Age
60
左藤 章's 30.2% vote share is 12.17 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 左藤 章 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
左藤 章 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 0 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Osaka 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Osaka 2nd District: 高見 亮 (2026); 守島 正 (2024); 守島 正 (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 左藤 章 win the 2024 election?expand_more
左藤 章 did not win the 2024 House of Representatives race in Osaka 2nd District, recording 67,833 votes (30.2%).
Which party did 左藤 章 represent?expand_more
左藤 章 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 325 candidates in 2024.
Who won Osaka 2nd District in 2024?expand_more
守島 正 (Ishin) won Osaka 2nd District with 99,277 votes, a vote share of 44.2%.