Candidates
森 民夫 — Niigata 5th District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Niigata 5th District (2021) — 36,422 votes (20.6%), rank #3 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 72. Background: 首長. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
72 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
36,422
Vote Share
20.6%
Rank
#3
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2021
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Independent
無
Party Candidates 2021
78
Party Seats Won
10
Prefectures
32
Avg Share
14.0%
Occupation & Background
Category首長
Detail元新潟県長岡市長、元建設省職員
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 72
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 米山 隆一 | Independent | 79,447 | 45.0% |
| #2 | 泉田 裕彦 | LDP | 60,837 | 34.4% |
| #3 | 森 民夫 this page | Independent | 36,422 | 20.6% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 下地 幹郎 — Okinawa 1st District, 20.4% (Lost)
- 山田 博司 — Nagasaki 3rd District, 18.2% (Lost)
- 脇谷 のりこ — Miyazaki 1st District, 23.4% (Lost)
- 高見 省次 — Nara 3rd District, 17.3% (Lost)
- 井上 一徳 — Kyoto 5th District, 15.7% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 田辺 徹 (CDP, Fukuoka 6th District) — 20.8%
- 浅川 義治 (Ishin, Kanagawa 1st District) — 20.8%
- 早坂 敦 (Ishin, Miyagi 4th District) — 20.8%
- 下地 幹郎 (Independent, Okinawa 1st District) — 20.4%
- 林 伸明 (JCP, Kanagawa 11th District) — 20.8%
Niigata 5th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 高鳥 修一 | LDP | 104,206 | 52.1% | 3 | 24,912 |
| 2024 | 梅谷 守 | CDP | 114,429 | 55.3% | 2 | 21,840 |
| 2021 | 米山 隆一 | INDEPENDENT | 79,447 | 45.0% | 3 | 18,610 |
Niigata Snapshot (2021)
Districts
6
Candidates
16
Seats Filled
6
Active Parties
6
Party representation across Niigata
LDP6 cand · 2 won
CDP4 cand · 3 won
Independent3 cand · 1 won
Ishin1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Niigata (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西村 智奈美 | Niigata 1st District | CDP | 127,365 | 52.6% | Won |
| 細田 健一 | Niigata 2nd District | LDP | 105,426 | 59.9% | Won |
| 斎藤 洋明 | Niigata 3rd District | LDP | 102,564 | 53.6% | Won |
| 菊田 真紀子 | Niigata 4th District | CDP | 97,494 | 50.1% | Won |
| 国定 勇人 | Niigata 4th District | LDP | 97,256 | 49.9% | Lost |
| 塚田 一郎 | Niigata 1st District | LDP | 96,591 | 39.9% | Lost |
| 梅谷 守 | Niigata 6th District | CDP | 90,679 | 49.6% | Won |
Where 森 民夫 ranks
Among Independent single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 76.9% (60 of 78)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 31% (266 of 857)
首長 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
28
Cohort Wins
12
Cohort Avg Share
38.2%
Cohort Avg Age
57
森 民夫's 20.6% vote share is 17.6 percentage points below the 首長 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won Niigata 5th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Niigata 5th District: 高鳥 修一 (2026); 梅谷 守 (2024); 米山 隆一 (2021).
How many Niigata districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Niigata had 6 districts with 16 total candidates in 2021, of whom 6 won seats.
Did 森 民夫 win the 2021 election?expand_more
森 民夫 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Niigata 5th District, recording 36,422 votes (20.6%).
Which party did 森 民夫 represent?expand_more
森 民夫 ran as a Independent candidate. The party fielded 78 candidates in 2021.
Who won Niigata 5th District in 2021?expand_more
米山 隆一 (Independent) won Niigata 5th District with 79,447 votes, a vote share of 45.0%.