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中城村議選 16人が当選【沖縄統一地方選 2026】 - 沖縄タイムス＋プラス ニュース
中城村議選は、１３日に開票され１６人の当選が決まった。 ２０人が立候補していた。当選者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。 当確者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。
【速報】沖縄県議補選、島尻・南城市区 元職の座波一氏が当選確実 自民公認 - 沖縄タイムス＋プラス ニュース
沖縄県議会議員補欠選挙の島尻・南城市区は１３日投開票され、自民公認元職の座波一氏（６６）が当選を確実にした。任期は２０２８年６月２４日まで。 補選は２０２５年１２月の南城市長選に立候補した島尻・南城市区選出県議の辞職に伴って実施された。無所属新人の高岡直子氏（５５）は落選した。
伊平屋村議選 8人が当選【沖縄統一地方選 2026】 - 沖縄タイムス＋プラス ニュース
伊平屋村議選は、１３日に開票され８人の当選が決まった。 １０人が立候補していた。当選者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。 当確者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。
名護市議選 5人が当確（14日午前0時45分現在）【沖縄統一地方選 2026】 - 沖縄タイムス＋プラス ニュース
名護市議選（定数２６）は１３日に開票され、１４日午前０時現在、5人が当選を確実にしている。選挙には２８人が立候補していた。 当確者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。
読谷村議選 19人が当選【沖縄統一地方選 2026】 - 沖縄タイムス＋プラス ニュース
読谷村議選は、１３日に開票され１９人の当選が決まった。 ２０人が立候補していた。当選者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。 当確者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。
宜野湾市議選 26人当選【沖縄統一地方選 2026】 - 沖縄タイムス＋プラス ニュース
宜野湾市議選（定数26）は１３日に開票され、26人が当選した。選挙には34人が立候補していた。 当選者の顔ぶれ一覧は以下のURLから。 https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/feature/elections?e_id=ginowanshigisen2026。
(Update) LDP-Backed Koja Certain to Win Okinawa Governor Poll - JIJI PRESS
(Update) LDP-Backed Koja Certain to Win Okinawa Governor Poll JIJI PRESS
Japan ruling camp-backed Koja set to win Okinawa governor race - 毎日新聞
Japan ruling camp-backed Koja set to win Okinawa governor race 毎日新聞
Pro-base candidate Koja seizes victory in the Okinawa gubernatorial election, toppling incumbent Tamaki - アラブニュース
Pro-base candidate Koja seizes victory in the Okinawa gubernatorial election, toppling incumbent Tamaki アラブニュース
Japan ruling camp-backed Koja set to win Okinawa gubernatorial election - China Daily Global Edition
Japan ruling camp-backed Koja set to win Okinawa gubernatorial election China Daily Global Edition
Okinawa Set to Elect Conservative Amid Fears About China and Economy - The New York Times
Okinawa Set to Elect Conservative Amid Fears About China and Economy The New York Times
Japan ruling camp-backed candidate wins Okinawa governor race - Nikkei Asia
Japan ruling camp-backed candidate wins Okinawa governor race Nikkei Asia
US report ties Okinawa PFAS pollution to bases; Japan withholds details - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz
US report ties Okinawa PFAS pollution to bases; Japan withholds details - CHOSUNBIZ Chosunbiz
US bases take back seat to pocketbook concerns in Okinawa governor’s race - stripes.com
US bases take back seat to pocketbook concerns in Okinawa governor’s race stripes.com
Air Force moves to ease Okinawa housing shortage as families wait weeks for homes - stripes.com
Air Force moves to ease Okinawa housing shortage as families wait weeks for homes stripes.com
How an Election in Okinawa Will Impact East Asian Security - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
How an Election in Okinawa Will Impact East Asian Security The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
US military moves ships, aircraft as another strong storm approaches Okinawa - stripes.com
US military moves ships, aircraft as another strong storm approaches Okinawa stripes.com
University head calls for shutdown of Futenma 22 years after U.S. chopper crash - The Japan Times
University head calls for shutdown of Futenma 22 years after U.S. chopper crash The Japan Times
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LDP-backed Genta Koja wins Okinawa gubernatorial election
Media reports, including by NHK, citing exit polls said Koja had bested incumbent Gov. Denny Tamaki, who had been vying for a third term.
Voters head to polls in key Okinawa gubernatorial race
While the ruling LDP seeks to regain the governor's seat for the first time in 12 years, Tamaki is vying for his third term.
China threat erodes Japanese anger over U.S. bases ahead of vote
Voters in Okinawa have long bristled over hosting U.S. military bases, but a growing acceptance for a stronger military to counter threats from China is changing the calculus.
LDP-backed Koja has slight lead over incumbent Tamaki in Okinawa gubernatorial vote
The two candidates are neck and neck, media polls show.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 24 July 2026 - Hospitality Net
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 24 July 2026 Hospitality Net
Japan Hotel REIT Selling Okinawa Resort for $190M, Buying Osaka Asset for $88M - mingtiandi.com
Japan Hotel REIT Selling Okinawa Resort for $190M, Buying Osaka Asset for $88M mingtiandi.com
Japan Hotel REIT to sell Okinawa hotel, acquire Osaka hotel - Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
Japan Hotel REIT to sell Okinawa hotel, acquire Osaka hotel Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
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