1982 Okinawa gubernatorial election

14 November 1982
Turnout81.72 Increase 0.79[1]
 
Nominee Junji Nishime Kyan Shinei
Party LDP Okinawa Social Mass
Popular vote 299,022 285,707
Percentage 51.14% 48.86%

Governor before election

Junji Nishime
LDP

Elected Governor

Junji Nishime
LDP

A gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1982 to elect the Governor of Okinawa (山口県, Okinawa-ken), who is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan.

Candidates

Results

Okinawa gubernatorial 1982
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Democratic Junji Nishime * 299,022 51.14 Decrease 1.27
Okinawa Social Mass Kyan Shinei 285,707 48.86 Increase 1.27
Total valid votes 584,729
Turnout 81.72 Increase 0.79
Registered electors
Liberal Democratic hold Swing 2.28

References

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