LDP-backed Genta Koja clinches Okinawa governorship with base-relocation stance
TL;DR
Genta Koja, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, won Okinawa’s gubernatorial race over Denny Tamaki and four other candidates, becoming the first LDP-backed governor in 12 years and signaling continued support for relocating the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma base to Henoko in Nago.
- LDP-backed Genta Koja wins Okinawa governor poll The Japan Times
- Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up Reuters
- Okinawa Elects a Conservative Amid Fears About China and the Economy The New York Times
- Takaichi Ally Wins Okinawa Vote, Aiding Military Build-Up Plans Bloomberg.com
- On Okinawa, U.S. Bases Are Becoming Yesterday’s Battle WSJ
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