Candidates
平川 節代 — Osaka 8th District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Osaka 8th District (2024) — 24,277 votes (10.5%), rank #4 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 76. Background: その他. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
76 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
24,277
Vote Share
10.5%
Rank
#4
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2024
Political Context
Party Affiliation
JCP
共産
Party Candidates 2024
220
Party Seats Won
8
Prefectures
53
Avg Share
9.5%
Occupation & Background
Categoryその他
Detail共産党豊中地区委員、元小学校教諭
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 76
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 漆間 譲司 | Ishin | 84,503 | 36.6% |
| #2 | 高麗 啓一郎 | LDP | 66,582 | 28.8% |
| #3 | 平岩 征樹 | DPP | 40,552 | 17.5% |
| #4 | 平川 節代 this page | JCP | 24,277 | 10.5% |
| #5 | 谷 浩一郎 | Sanseito | 15,272 | 6.6% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 井手重 美津子 — Tokyo 19th District, 10.5% (Lost)
- 伊藤 恵子 — Aichi 9th District, 10.5% (Lost)
- 柿沼 遥輝 — Saitama 11th District, 10.5% (Lost)
- 中嶋 廉 — Miyagi 5th District, 10.4% (Lost)
- 平野 義尚 — Tokyo 22nd District, 10.3% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 井手重 美津子 (JCP, Tokyo 19th District) — 10.5%
- 鈴木 美香 (Sanseito, Tokyo 22nd District) — 10.5%
- 伊藤 恵子 (JCP, Aichi 9th District) — 10.5%
- 柿沼 遥輝 (JCP, Saitama 11th District) — 10.5%
- 依田 和孝 (Ishin, Chiba 1st District) — 10.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
0
Total Votes
46,596
Best Vote Share
10.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Osaka 8th District | JCP | Single-member | 22,319 | 9.2% | #4 | Lost |
| 2024 | Osaka 8th District | JCP | Single-member | 24,277 | 10.5% | #4 | Lost |
Osaka 8th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 漆間 譲司 | ISHIN | 93,189 | 38.6% | 5 | 15,501 |
| 2024 | 漆間 譲司 | ISHIN | 84,503 | 36.6% | 5 | 17,921 |
| 2021 | 漆間 譲司 | ISHIN | 105,073 | 53.2% | 3 | 51,196 |
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 平川 節代 ranks
Among JCP single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 70.4% (150 of 213)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 29.5% (328 of 1113)
その他 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
85
Cohort Wins
15
Cohort Avg Share
17.0%
Cohort Avg Age
53
平川 節代's 10.5% vote share is 6.49 percentage points below the その他 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 平川 節代 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
平川 節代 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 0 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Osaka 8th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Osaka 8th District: 漆間 譲司 (2026); 漆間 譲司 (2024); 漆間 譲司 (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 平川 節代 win the 2024 election?expand_more
平川 節代 did not win the 2024 House of Representatives race in Osaka 8th District, recording 24,277 votes (10.5%).
Which party did 平川 節代 represent?expand_more
平川 節代 ran as a JCP candidate. The party fielded 220 candidates in 2024.
Who won Osaka 8th District in 2024?expand_more
漆間 譲司 (Ishin) won Osaka 8th District with 84,503 votes, a vote share of 36.6%.