Candidates
西村 智奈美 — Niigata 1st District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Niigata 1st District (2024) — 99,487 votes (52.7%), rank #1 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 57. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 社民県連合
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 7
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
57 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
99,487
Vote Share
52.7%
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大臣
Detail元厚生労働副大臣、元立憲民主党代表代行
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 7
- Age at time of election: 57
Endorsements
社民県連合
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 西村 智奈美 this page | CDP | 99,487 | 52.7% |
| #2 | 塚田 一郎 | LDP | 61,025 | 32.3% |
| #3 | 石崎 徹 | Ishin | 17,299 | 9.2% |
| #4 | 中村 岳夫 | JCP | 10,845 | 5.7% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 源馬 謙太郎 — Shizuoka 8th District, 52.4% (Won)
- 鎌田 さゆり — Miyagi 2nd District, 53.1% (Won)
- 石川 香織 — Hokkaido 11th District, 52.2% (Won)
- 安住 淳 — Miyagi 4th District, 52.1% (Won)
- 藤岡 隆雄 — Tochigi 4th District, 53.4% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 西岡 秀子 (DPP, Nagasaki 1st District) — 52.5%
- 源馬 謙太郎 (CDP, Shizuoka 8th District) — 52.4%
- 中村 勇太 (Independent, Ibaraki 7th District) — 53.0%
- 岸田 文雄 (LDP, Hiroshima 1st District) — 52.4%
- 藤田 文武 (Ishin, Osaka 12th District) — 52.3%
Career Timeline
Elections
4
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
300,019
Best Vote Share
52.7%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Niigata 1st District | Centrist | Single-member | 73,167 | 37.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2026 | Hokuriku-Shinetsu Block (PR Block) | Centrist | PR Block | 0 | 0.0% | #6 | Won |
| 2024 | Niigata 1st District | CDP | Single-member | 99,487 | 52.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Niigata 1st District | CDP | Single-member | 127,365 | 52.6% | #1 | Won |
Niigata 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 内山 航 | LDP | 92,578 | 46.8% | 5 | 19,411 |
| 2024 | 西村 智奈美 | CDP | 99,487 | 52.7% | 4 | 38,462 |
| 2021 | 西村 智奈美 | CDP | 127,365 | 52.6% | 3 | 30,774 |
Niigata Snapshot (2024)
Districts
5
Candidates
15
Seats Filled
5
Active Parties
5
Party representation across Niigata
CDP5 cand · 5 won
LDP4 cand · 0 won
Ishin3 cand · 0 won
Independent2 cand · 0 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Niigata (2024)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 菊田 真紀子 | Niigata 2nd District | CDP | 123,334 | 56.2% | Won |
| 梅谷 守 | Niigata 5th District | CDP | 114,429 | 55.3% | Won |
| 黒岩 宇洋 | Niigata 3rd District | CDP | 105,275 | 49.3% | Won |
| 斎藤 洋明 | Niigata 3rd District | LDP | 94,984 | 44.5% | Lost |
| 米山 隆一 | Niigata 4th District | CDP | 93,764 | 44.9% | Won |
| 高鳥 修一 | Niigata 5th District | LDP | 92,589 | 44.7% | Lost |
| 鷲尾 英一郎 | Niigata 4th District | LDP | 71,672 | 34.3% | Lost |
Where 西村 智奈美 ranks
Among CDP single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 87.4% (181 of 207)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 91.9% (1023 of 1113)
大臣 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
232
Cohort Wins
140
Cohort Avg Share
42.4%
Cohort Avg Age
60
西村 智奈美's 52.7% vote share is 10.33 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 西村 智奈美 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
西村 智奈美 has appeared in 4 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Niigata 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Niigata 1st District: 内山 航 (2026); 西村 智奈美 (2024); 西村 智奈美 (2021).
How many Niigata districts ran candidates in 2024?expand_more
Niigata had 5 districts with 15 total candidates in 2024, of whom 5 won seats.
Did 西村 智奈美 win the 2024 election?expand_more
西村 智奈美 won the 2024 House of Representatives race in Niigata 1st District, recording 99,487 votes (52.7%).
Which party did 西村 智奈美 represent?expand_more
西村 智奈美 ran as a CDP candidate. The party fielded 251 candidates in 2024.
Who won Niigata 1st District in 2024?expand_more
西村 智奈美 (CDP) won Niigata 1st District with 99,487 votes, a vote share of 52.7%.