Candidates
渡嘉敷 奈緒美 — Osaka 7th District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Osaka 7th District (2021) — 71,592 votes (31.7%), rank #2 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 59. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 4
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
59 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
71,592
Vote Share
31.7%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2021
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元衆議院厚生労働委員長、元厚生労働副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 4
- Age at time of election: 59
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 奥下 剛光 | Ishin | 102,486 | 45.3% |
| #2 | 渡嘉敷 奈緒美 this page | LDP | 71,592 | 31.7% |
| #3 | 乃木 涼介 | CDP | 24,952 | 11.0% |
| #4 | 川添 健真 | JCP | 20,083 | 8.9% |
| #5 | 西川 弘城 | Reiwa | 6,927 | 3.1% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 原田 憲治 — Osaka 9th District, 31.7% (Lost)
- 岡下 昌平 — Osaka 17th District, 31.8% (Lost)
- 柿沢 未途 — Tokyo 15th District, 32.0% (Won)
- 清水 鴻一郎 — Kyoto 6th District, 32.0% (Lost)
- 武井 俊輔 — Miyazaki 1st District, 32.0% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 阿部 司 (Ishin, Tokyo 12th District) — 31.7%
- 原田 憲治 (LDP, Osaka 9th District) — 31.7%
- 岡下 昌平 (LDP, Osaka 17th District) — 31.8%
- 越川 康晴 (CDP, Toyama 2nd District) — 31.6%
- 日吉 雄太 (CDP, Shizuoka 7th District) — 31.8%
Career Timeline
Elections
4
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
216,609
Best Vote Share
34.9%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Osaka 7th District | LDP | Single-member | 78,582 | 34.9% | #2 | Lost |
| 2026 | Kinki Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 0 | 0.0% | #4 | Won |
| 2024 | Osaka 7th District | LDP | Single-member | 66,435 | 31.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Osaka 7th District | LDP | Single-member | 71,592 | 31.7% | #2 | Lost |
Osaka 7th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 奥下 剛光 | ISHIN | 88,242 | 39.1% | 4 | 9,660 |
| 2024 | 奥下 剛光 | ISHIN | 95,367 | 44.5% | 4 | 28,932 |
| 2021 | 奥下 剛光 | ISHIN | 102,486 | 45.3% | 5 | 30,894 |
Osaka Snapshot (2021)
Districts
19
Candidates
67
Seats Filled
19
Active Parties
9
Party representation across Osaka
Ishin15 cand · 15 won
LDP15 cand · 0 won
CDP13 cand · 0 won
JCP12 cand · 0 won
Komeito4 cand · 4 won
Independent4 cand · 0 won
Reiwa2 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
NHK Party1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Osaka (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 足立 康史 | Osaka 9th District | Ishin | 133,146 | 50.3% | Won |
| 青柳 仁士 | Osaka 14th District | Ishin | 126,307 | 55.7% | Won |
| 守島 正 | Osaka 2nd District | Ishin | 120,913 | 48.5% | Won |
| 遠藤 敬 | Osaka 18th District | Ishin | 118,421 | 53.0% | Won |
| 浦野 靖人 | Osaka 15th District | Ishin | 114,861 | 54.1% | Won |
| 井上 英孝 | Osaka 1st District | Ishin | 110,120 | 49.4% | Won |
| 美延 映夫 | Osaka 4th District | Ishin | 107,585 | 46.1% | Won |
Where 渡嘉敷 奈緒美 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 3.9% (11 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 43.1% (369 of 857)
大臣 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
216
Cohort Wins
153
Cohort Avg Share
50.1%
Cohort Avg Age
61
渡嘉敷 奈緒美's 31.7% vote share is 18.37 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 渡嘉敷 奈緒美 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
渡嘉敷 奈緒美 has appeared in 4 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Osaka 7th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Osaka 7th District: 奥下 剛光 (2026); 奥下 剛光 (2024); 奥下 剛光 (2021).
How many Osaka districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Osaka had 19 districts with 67 total candidates in 2021, of whom 19 won seats.
Did 渡嘉敷 奈緒美 win the 2021 election?expand_more
渡嘉敷 奈緒美 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Osaka 7th District, recording 71,592 votes (31.7%).
Which party did 渡嘉敷 奈緒美 represent?expand_more
渡嘉敷 奈緒美 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Osaka 7th District in 2021?expand_more
奥下 剛光 (Ishin) won Osaka 7th District with 102,486 votes, a vote share of 45.3%.