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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja meets the press in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after Genta Koja, a candidate backed by her Liberal Democratic Party, won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after Genta Koja, a candidate backed by her Liberal Democratic Party, won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja reads a newspaper in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja reads a newspaper in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja meets the press in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja meets the press in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Liberal Democratic Pary Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki meets the press at the ruling party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2026, after LDP-backed Genta Koja won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki performs a traditional folk dance in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Liberal Democratic Pary Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki meets the press at the ruling party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2026, after LDP-backed Genta Koja won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki receives a bouquet from supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki receives a bouquet from supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki receives a bouquet from supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki waves to supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki speaks in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki meets the press after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki speaks in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki bows in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki bows in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja meets the press after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja (back, L) meets the press after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja celebrates after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja receives a bouquet after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja receives a bouquet after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voters cast their ballots for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 27 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations. (Kyodo)

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Complaint against Hyogo gov. over gubernatorial election campaign

Reelected Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito meets the press at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 2, 2024, after a professor and lawyer said earlier in the day they have together submitted a letter of complaint against the governor and the head of a public relations company, alleging a violation of election law during the November gubernatorial election.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 18 Kyodo - Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito bows in apology to prefectural government officials during his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito bows in apology to prefectural government officials during his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito addresses prefectural government officials at his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17, 2024. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito addresses prefectural government officials at his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17, 2024. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito (R) receives a bouquet of flowers during his inauguration ceremony attended by prefectural government officials in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.