Takeshi Sato defeats two - term incumbent in Okinawa 's gubernatorial race . Onaga wants the military base there closed , not just relocated . The current government approved relocation plans last year after two years of debate . Crimes by U.S. military personnel have made the base controversial .
Takeshi Onaga defeats two-term incumbent in Okinawa 's gubernatorial race . Onaga wants U.S. Marine base there closed , not just relocated . The current governor approved relocation plans last year after 17 years of deadlock . Crimes by U.S. military personnel have made the base controversial .