Candidates
平 あや子 — Niigata 2nd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Niigata 2nd District (2021) — 33,399 votes (19.0%), rank #3 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 41. Background: 議員. Status entering: Newcomer.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 社民県連合
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
41 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
33,399
Vote Share
19.0%
Rank
#3
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2021
Political Context
Party Affiliation
JCP
共産
Party Candidates 2021
114
Party Seats Won
10
Prefectures
51
Avg Share
13.4%
Occupation & Background
Category議員
Detail元新潟市議会議員、共産党新潟県委員
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 41
Endorsements
社民県連合
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 細田 健一 | LDP | 105,426 | 59.9% |
| #2 | 高倉 栄 | DPP | 37,157 | 21.1% |
| #3 | 平 あや子 this page | JCP | 33,399 | 19.0% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 吉田 幸一 — Kyoto 4th District, 18.7% (Lost)
- 畑野 君枝 — Kanagawa 10th District, 19.3% (Lost)
- 西川 正克 — Nara 3rd District, 18.2% (Lost)
- 椎名 史明 — Chiba 11th District, 17.8% (Lost)
- 尾崎 淳一郎 — Kagawa 3rd District, 20.2% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 阿部 弘樹 (Ishin, Fukuoka 4th District) — 19.0%
- 尾辻 かな子 (CDP, Osaka 2nd District) — 19.0%
- 清水 聖士 (Ishin, Chiba 13th District) — 19.1%
- 金澤 結衣 (Ishin, Tokyo 15th District) — 18.8%
- 大島 九州男 (Reiwa, Fukuoka 8th District) — 18.7%
Niigata 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 国定 勇人 | LDP | 111,803 | 49.0% | 4 | 26,201 |
| 2024 | 菊田 真紀子 | CDP | 123,334 | 56.2% | 3 | 56,210 |
| 2021 | 細田 健一 | LDP | 105,426 | 59.9% | 3 | 68,269 |
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 平 あや子 ranks
Among JCP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 78.1% (82 of 105)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 29.5% (253 of 857)
議員 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
142
Cohort Wins
64
Cohort Avg Share
30.4%
Cohort Avg Age
53
平 あや子's 19.0% vote share is 11.41 percentage points below the 議員 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won Niigata 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Niigata 2nd District: 国定 勇人 (2026); 菊田 真紀子 (2024); 細田 健一 (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 平 あや子 win the 2021 election?expand_more
平 あや子 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Niigata 2nd District, recording 33,399 votes (19.0%).
Which party did 平 あや子 represent?expand_more
平 あや子 ran as a JCP candidate. The party fielded 114 candidates in 2021.
Who won Niigata 2nd District in 2021?expand_more
細田 健一 (LDP) won Niigata 2nd District with 105,426 votes, a vote share of 59.9%.