1994 Okinawa gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on November 20, 1994 to elect the Governor of , which is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan.

Incumbent Masahide Ōta was re-elected for a second term as governor. In 1994, the Okinawans' Attitude Survey conducted by the cabinet office found that public perceptions of Japan's geopolitical security risks had reached an all-time low, dropping to below 50%.

Candidates

Masahide Ōta, 69, incumbent since 1990, endorsed by OSMP, JSP, JCP, Komeito and JNP. Onaga Sukehiro, 58, former vice-governor, backed by LDP.

Results

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