Candidates
横田 光弘 — Kanagawa 18th District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Kanagawa 18th District (2024) — 27,727 votes (12.4%), rank #4 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 66. Background: 議員. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
66 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
27,727
Vote Share
12.4%
Rank
#4
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2024
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Ishin
維新
Party Candidates 2024
178
Party Seats Won
38
Prefectures
45
Avg Share
19.4%
Occupation & Background
Category議員
Detail元神奈川県議会議員、IT会社社長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 66
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 宗野 創 | CDP | 68,632 | 30.7% |
| #2 | 西岡 義高 | DPP | 52,596 | 23.5% |
| #3 | 山際 大志郎 | LDP | 52,593 | 23.5% |
| #4 | 横田 光弘 this page | Ishin | 27,727 | 12.4% |
| #5 | 君嶋 千佳子 | JCP | 21,898 | 9.8% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 松浦 大悟 — Akita 1st District, 12.4% (Lost)
- 福成 健太 — Fukuoka 6th District, 12.5% (Lost)
- 添田 勝 — Kanagawa 19th District, 12.5% (Lost)
- 皆川 雅一 — Aichi 3rd District, 12.3% (Lost)
- 雨宮 京子 — Chiba 4th District, 12.6% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 松浦 大悟 (Ishin, Akita 1st District) — 12.4%
- 小川 陽太 (JCP, Osaka 2nd District) — 12.4%
- 福成 健太 (Ishin, Fukuoka 6th District) — 12.5%
- 添田 勝 (Ishin, Kanagawa 19th District) — 12.5%
- 細野 真理 (JCP, Tokyo 2nd District) — 12.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
4
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
95,677
Best Vote Share
16.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) | Ishin | PR Block | 0 | 0.0% | #13 | Won |
| 2026 | Kanagawa 18th District | Ishin | Single-member | 26,388 | 11.2% | #4 | Lost |
| 2024 | Kanagawa 18th District | Ishin | Single-member | 27,727 | 12.4% | #4 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kanagawa 18th District | Ishin | Single-member | 41,562 | 16.5% | #3 | Lost |
Kanagawa 18th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 山際 大志郎 | LDP | 76,615 | 32.4% | 6 | 24,541 |
| 2024 | 宗野 創 | CDP | 68,632 | 30.7% | 5 | 16,036 |
| 2021 | 山際 大志郎 | LDP | 120,365 | 47.7% | 3 | 29,975 |
Kanagawa Snapshot (2024)
Districts
20
Candidates
85
Seats Filled
20
Active Parties
9
Party representation across Kanagawa
LDP20 cand · 9 won
CDP18 cand · 11 won
Ishin15 cand · 0 won
JCP15 cand · 0 won
Sanseito9 cand · 0 won
Independent4 cand · 0 won
DPP2 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Kanagawa (2024)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小泉 進次郎 | Kanagawa 11th District | LDP | 129,779 | 72.4% | Won |
| 河野 太郎 | Kanagawa 15th District | LDP | 128,881 | 55.6% | Won |
| 江田 憲司 | Kanagawa 8th District | CDP | 119,971 | 51.4% | Won |
| 菅 義偉 | Kanagawa 2nd District | LDP | 119,548 | 52.2% | Won |
| 牧島 かれん | Kanagawa 17th District | LDP | 115,235 | 50.9% | Won |
| 佐々木 奈保美 | Kanagawa 17th District | CDP | 111,061 | 49.1% | Lost |
| 後藤 祐一 | Kanagawa 16th District | CDP | 100,677 | 50.4% | Won |
Where 横田 光弘 ranks
Among Ishin single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 31.9% (52 of 163)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 34.2% (381 of 1113)
議員 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
212
Cohort Wins
68
Cohort Avg Share
22.9%
Cohort Avg Age
55
横田 光弘's 12.4% vote share is 10.46 percentage points below the 議員 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 横田 光弘 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
横田 光弘 has appeared in 4 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Kanagawa 18th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kanagawa 18th District: 山際 大志郎 (2026); 宗野 創 (2024); 山際 大志郎 (2021).
How many Kanagawa districts ran candidates in 2024?expand_more
Kanagawa had 20 districts with 85 total candidates in 2024, of whom 20 won seats.
Did 横田 光弘 win the 2024 election?expand_more
横田 光弘 did not win the 2024 House of Representatives race in Kanagawa 18th District, recording 27,727 votes (12.4%).
Which party did 横田 光弘 represent?expand_more
横田 光弘 ran as a Ishin candidate. The party fielded 178 candidates in 2024.
Who won Kanagawa 18th District in 2024?expand_more
宗野 創 (CDP) won Kanagawa 18th District with 68,632 votes, a vote share of 30.7%.