LDP-backed Genta Koja wins Okinawa governor election

Genta Koja, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, won the Okinawa gubernatorial election on Sunday, becoming the first governor in 12 years to support the relocation of a U.S. military base to Henoko. He is the first Okinawa governor born after the prefecture's reversion to Japan in 1972. An exit poll showed the economy was the top issue for 50% of voters, while the base issue was cited by 21%. Voter turnout by 2 p.m. was 15.92%, higher than at the same time in the previous election.