
Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele says he's running for governor of Hawaii
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Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele said Saturday he will run for governor in his home state of Hawaii this year, joining the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. David Ige.
The freshman congressman made the announcement at an event in his hometown of Hilo, Hawaii. Reports that Kahele would be leaving Congress first emerged last week.
"I have dedicated my life to serving the people of Hawaii, and if given the honor to serve as your governor, I will continue the mission," Kahele said Saturday.

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