Candidates
西川 厚志 — Aichi 5th District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Aichi 5th District (2024) — 54,818 votes (34.6%), rank #1 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 55. Background: 議員. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
55 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
54,818
Vote Share
34.6%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
CDP
立民
Party Candidates 2024
251
Party Seats Won
148
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
39.5%
Occupation & Background
Category議員
Detail元愛知県議会議員、元衆議院議員秘書
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Newcomer
- Total recorded wins to date: 1
- Age at time of election: 55
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 西川 厚志 this page | CDP | 54,818 | 34.6% |
| #2 | 神田 憲次 | LDP | 36,662 | 23.1% |
| #3 | 岬 麻紀 | Ishin | 33,568 | 21.2% |
| #4 | 田中 克和 | 保守 | 22,007 | 13.9% |
| #5 | 江上 博之 | JCP | 11,601 | 7.3% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 山 登志浩 — Toyama 1st District, 34.5% (Lost)
- 藤原 規眞 — Aichi 10th District, 34.7% (Won)
- 安藤 じゅん子 — Chiba 6th District, 34.4% (Won)
- 亀田 晃尚 — Fukuoka 7th District, 34.2% (Lost)
- 有田 芳生 — Tokyo 24th District, 35.0% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 高木 宏壽 (LDP, Hokkaido 3rd District) — 34.6%
- 若山 慎司 (LDP, Aichi 10th District) — 34.6%
- 田中 和徳 (LDP, Kanagawa 10th District) — 34.6%
- 山 登志浩 (CDP, Toyama 1st District) — 34.5%
- 藤原 規眞 (CDP, Aichi 10th District) — 34.7%
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 (2024)
Districts
16
Candidates
61
Seats Filled
16
Active Parties
11
Party representation across Aichi
LDP15 cand · 3 won
JCP13 cand · 0 won
CDP12 cand · 8 won
Ishin8 cand · 0 won
保守4 cand · 1 won
DPP4 cand · 4 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Komeito1 cand · 0 won
Sanseito1 cand · 0 won
Independent1 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Aichi (2024)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大西 健介 | Aichi 13th District | CDP | 137,944 | 56.3% | Won |
| 丹野 みどり | Aichi 11th District | DPP | 134,528 | 56.9% | Won |
| 重徳 和彦 | Aichi 12th District | CDP | 126,940 | 50.5% | Won |
| 古川 元久 | Aichi 2nd District | DPP | 121,739 | 58.5% | Won |
| 伴野 豊 | Aichi 8th District | CDP | 115,282 | 49.7% | Won |
| 日野 紗里亜 | Aichi 7th District | DPP | 111,406 | 55.9% | Won |
| 近藤 昭一 | Aichi 3rd District | CDP | 103,624 | 47.0% | Won |
Where 西川 厚志 ranks
Among CDP single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 34.8% (72 of 207)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 65.5% (729 of 1113)
議員 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
212
Cohort Wins
68
Cohort Avg Share
22.9%
Cohort Avg Age
55
西川 厚志's 34.6% vote share is 11.74 percentage points above the 議員 cohort average for 2024.
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 2024.
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 2024?expand_more
Aichi had 16 districts with 61 total candidates in 2024, of whom 16 won seats.
Did 西川 厚志 win the 2024 election?expand_more
西川 厚志 won the 2024 House of Representatives race in Aichi 5th District, recording 54,818 votes (34.6%).
Which party did 西川 厚志 represent?expand_more
西川 厚志 ran as a CDP candidate. The party fielded 251 candidates in 2024.
Who won Aichi 5th District in 2024?expand_more
西川 厚志 (CDP) won Aichi 5th District with 54,818 votes, a vote share of 34.6%.