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Okinawa Gubernatorial Election Voting Begins
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · Kyodo News
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Denny Tamaki, Genta Koja
Okinawa, Japan
September 13, 2026
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Voting has begun for the Okinawa gubernatorial election.
Incumbent Denny Tamaki, who opposes the Futenma base relocation, faces challenger Genta Koja.
The election is seen as a test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.
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