Okinawa one -term incumbent in U.S. 's gubernatorial race . Onaga wants Japanese base there closed , not just relocated . The current governor approved relocation plans last year after 17 years of deadlock . Onaga wants the base closed rather than moved , The Washington Post reported . Crimes by Okinawa military personnel have made the base controversial .
Okinawa one -term incumbent in U.S. 's gubernatorial race . Onaga wants Japanese base there closed , not just relocated . The current governor approved relocation plans last year after 17 years of deadlock . Crimes by Okinawa military personnel have made the base controversial .