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Japan ruling camp-backed Koja set to win Okinawa governor race
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· September 13, 2026
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Key points Koja has the backing of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition. From Naha, Japan: Genta Koja is expected to win the Okinawa governor race.
From Naha, Japan: Genta Koja is expected to win the Okinawa governor race. Koja has the backing of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition. The election took place on Sunday.
Further details about the election are available from the source. The outcome of the vote is anticipated to result in Koja's victory.
Koja's win is attributed to the support from the ruling coalition, though specific details about the election results are not provided here. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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What is this story about? From Naha, Japan: Genta Koja is expected to win the Okinawa governor race. Koja has the backing of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition. The election took place on Sunday. Further details…
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