1982 Okinawa gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1982 to elect the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, who is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan.

Candidates

Junji Nishime, 61, incumbent since 1978, former Representative of the LDP, also backed by the DSP.
Kyan Shinei, 70, endorsed by the union of the left, including the OSMP, JSP and JCP.