Candidates
西川 厚志 — Aichi 5th District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Aichi 5th District (2021) — 74,995 votes (36.6%), rank #2 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 52. Background: 政治スタッフ. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
52 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
74,995
Vote Share
36.6%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2021
Political Context
Party Affiliation
CDP
立民
Party Candidates 2021
253
Party Seats Won
96
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
39.0%
Occupation & Background
Category政治スタッフ
Detail元愛知県議会議員、元衆議院議員秘書
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 52
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 神田 憲次 | LDP | 84,320 | 41.2% |
| #2 | 西川 厚志 this page | CDP | 74,995 | 36.6% |
| #3 | 岬 麻紀 | Ishin | 45,540 | 22.2% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 杉村 慎治 — Saitama 9th District, 36.8% (Lost)
- 井坂 信彦 — Hyogo 1st District, 36.9% (Won)
- 大野 園子 — Miyagi 3rd District, 37.1% (Lost)
- 阿久津 幸彦 — Tokyo 11th District, 35.8% (Lost)
- 升田 世喜男 — Aomori 1st District, 37.4% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 瀬戸 隆一 (LDP, Kagawa 2nd District) — 36.5%
- 杉村 慎治 (CDP, Saitama 9th District) — 36.8%
- 高橋 比奈子 (LDP, Iwate 1st District) — 36.9%
- 井坂 信彦 (CDP, Hyogo 1st District) — 36.9%
- 三木 圭恵 (Ishin, Hyogo 7th District) — 36.9%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
174,101
Best Vote Share
36.6%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aichi 5th District | Centrist | Single-member | 44,288 | 25.1% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Aichi 5th District | CDP | Single-member | 54,818 | 34.6% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Aichi 5th District | CDP | Single-member | 74,995 | 36.6% | #2 | Lost |
Aichi 5th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 岡本 康宏 | LDP | 73,643 | 41.7% | 6 | 29,355 |
| 2024 | 西川 厚志 | CDP | 54,818 | 34.6% | 5 | 18,156 |
| 2021 | 神田 憲次 | LDP | 84,320 | 41.2% | 3 | 9,325 |
Aichi Snapshot (2021)
Districts
15
Candidates
41
Seats Filled
15
Active Parties
8
Party representation across Aichi
LDP15 cand · 11 won
CDP13 cand · 3 won
JCP5 cand · 0 won
Ishin3 cand · 0 won
Reiwa2 cand · 0 won
NHK Party1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 1 won
Independent1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Aichi (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八木 哲也 | Aichi 11th District | LDP | 158,018 | 69.1% | Won |
| 鈴木 淳司 | Aichi 7th District | LDP | 144,725 | 54.7% | Won |
| 重徳 和彦 | Aichi 12th District | CDP | 142,536 | 52.7% | Won |
| 丹羽 秀樹 | Aichi 6th District | LDP | 136,168 | 58.3% | Won |
| 大西 健介 | Aichi 13th District | CDP | 134,033 | 52.7% | Won |
| 古川 元久 | Aichi 2nd District | DPP | 131,397 | 62.3% | Won |
| 青山 周平 | Aichi 12th District | LDP | 128,083 | 47.3% | Lost |
Where 西川 厚志 ranks
Among CDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 39.3% (84 of 214)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 50.6% (434 of 857)
政治スタッフ cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
43
Cohort Wins
3
Cohort Avg Share
28.4%
Cohort Avg Age
48
西川 厚志's 36.6% vote share is 8.21 percentage points above the 政治スタッフ cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 西川 厚志 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
西川 厚志 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Aichi 5th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Aichi 5th District: 岡本 康宏 (2026); 西川 厚志 (2024); 神田 憲次 (2021).
How many Aichi districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Aichi had 15 districts with 41 total candidates in 2021, of whom 15 won seats.
Did 西川 厚志 win the 2021 election?expand_more
西川 厚志 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Aichi 5th District, recording 74,995 votes (36.6%).
Which party did 西川 厚志 represent?expand_more
西川 厚志 ran as a CDP candidate. The party fielded 253 candidates in 2021.
Who won Aichi 5th District in 2021?expand_more
神田 憲次 (LDP) won Aichi 5th District with 84,320 votes, a vote share of 41.2%.