Candidates
左藤 章 — Osaka 2nd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Osaka 2nd District (2021) — 80,937 votes (32.5%), rank #2 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 70. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 5
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
70 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
80,937
Vote Share
32.5%
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自民党幹事長代理、元内閣府副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 5
- Age at time of election: 70
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 守島 正 | Ishin | 120,913 | 48.5% |
| #2 | 左藤 章 this page | LDP | 80,937 | 32.5% |
| #3 | 尾辻 かな子 | CDP | 47,487 | 19.0% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 北川 晋平 — Osaka 12th District, 32.3% (Lost)
- 務台 俊介 — Nagano 2nd District, 32.3% (Lost)
- 谷川 とむ — Osaka 19th District, 32.2% (Lost)
- 松本 文明 — Tokyo 7th District, 32.1% (Lost)
- 柿沢 未途 — Tokyo 15th District, 32.0% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 渡辺 創 (CDP, Miyazaki 1st District) — 32.6%
- 伊賀 央 (CDP, Tochigi 3rd District) — 32.6%
- 高木 錬太郎 (CDP, Saitama 15th District) — 32.4%
- 篠田 奈保子 (CDP, Hokkaido 7th District) — 32.7%
- 北川 晋平 (LDP, Osaka 12th District) — 32.3%
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 (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 左藤 章 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 7.9% (22 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 45.2% (387 of 857)
大臣 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
216
Cohort Wins
153
Cohort Avg Share
50.1%
Cohort Avg Age
61
左藤 章's 32.5% vote share is 17.57 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2021.
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 2021.
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 2021?expand_more
Osaka had 19 districts with 67 total candidates in 2021, of whom 19 won seats.
Did 左藤 章 win the 2021 election?expand_more
左藤 章 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Osaka 2nd District, recording 80,937 votes (32.5%).
Which party did 左藤 章 represent?expand_more
左藤 章 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Osaka 2nd District in 2021?expand_more
守島 正 (Ishin) won Osaka 2nd District with 120,913 votes, a vote share of 48.5%.