Candidates
西村 明宏 — Miyagi 3rd District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Miyagi 3rd District (2024) — 66,906 votes (44.8%), rank #2 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 64. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 6
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
64 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
66,906
Vote Share
44.8%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2024
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2024
325
Party Seats Won
191
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
42.6%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元環境大臣、元官房副長官
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 6
- Age at time of election: 64
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 柳沢 剛 | CDP | 82,566 | 55.2% |
| #2 | 西村 明宏 this page | LDP | 66,906 | 44.8% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 高鳥 修一 — Niigata 5th District, 44.7% (Lost)
- 井出 庸生 — Nagano 3rd District, 45.0% (Lost)
- 平口 洋 — Hiroshima 2nd District, 45.0% (Won)
- 斎藤 洋明 — Niigata 3rd District, 44.5% (Lost)
- 宮路 拓馬 — Kagoshima 1st District, 44.5% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 米山 隆一 (CDP, Niigata 4th District) — 44.9%
- 高鳥 修一 (LDP, Niigata 5th District) — 44.7%
- 村上 智信 (Ishin, Fukuoka 11th District) — 45.0%
- 井出 庸生 (LDP, Nagano 3rd District) — 45.0%
- 村岡 敏英 (DPP, Akita 3rd District) — 45.0%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
2
Total Votes
246,821
Best Vote Share
59.3%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Miyagi 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 83,705 | 54.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Miyagi 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 66,906 | 44.8% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Miyagi 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 96,210 | 59.3% | #1 | Won |
Miyagi 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 西村 明宏 | LDP | 83,705 | 54.7% | 5 | 36,402 |
| 2024 | 柳沢 剛 | CDP | 82,566 | 55.2% | 2 | 15,660 |
| 2021 | 西村 明宏 | LDP | 96,210 | 59.3% | 3 | 35,973 |
Miyagi Snapshot (2024)
Districts
5
Candidates
15
Seats Filled
5
Active Parties
5
Party representation across Miyagi
LDP5 cand · 1 won
CDP4 cand · 4 won
Ishin4 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Miyagi (2024)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小野寺 五典 | Miyagi 5th District | LDP | 132,361 | 74.7% | Won |
| 鎌田 さゆり | Miyagi 2nd District | CDP | 116,390 | 53.1% | Won |
| 岡本 章子 | Miyagi 1st District | CDP | 115,142 | 51.7% | Won |
| 安住 淳 | Miyagi 4th District | CDP | 102,229 | 52.1% | Won |
| 柳沢 剛 | Miyagi 3rd District | CDP | 82,566 | 55.2% | Won |
| 土井 亨 | Miyagi 1st District | LDP | 81,924 | 36.8% | Lost |
| 秋葉 賢也 | Miyagi 2nd District | LDP | 71,633 | 32.7% | Lost |
Where 西村 明宏 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 65% (173 of 266)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 82.6% (919 of 1113)
大臣 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
232
Cohort Wins
140
Cohort Avg Share
42.4%
Cohort Avg Age
60
西村 明宏's 44.8% vote share is 2.43 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 西村 明宏 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
西村 明宏 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 2 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Miyagi 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Miyagi 3rd District: 西村 明宏 (2026); 柳沢 剛 (2024); 西村 明宏 (2021).
How many Miyagi districts ran candidates in 2024?expand_more
Miyagi had 5 districts with 15 total candidates in 2024, of whom 5 won seats.
Did 西村 明宏 win the 2024 election?expand_more
西村 明宏 did not win the 2024 House of Representatives race in Miyagi 3rd District, recording 66,906 votes (44.8%).
Which party did 西村 明宏 represent?expand_more
西村 明宏 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 325 candidates in 2024.
Who won Miyagi 3rd District in 2024?expand_more
柳沢 剛 (CDP) won Miyagi 3rd District with 82,566 votes, a vote share of 55.2%.