UPDATE: Mufi Hannemann Declares Bid For Governor

Hannemann for governor 2010

Surrounded by supporters at Fern Elementary School in Kalihi, Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann today announced his candidacy for governor.

In making his announcement, Hanneman stressed education, the environment and the economy.

"It's all about fulfilling our promise as keiki o ka aina homegrown leaders who feel it in their bones and veins that it is our obligation to leave to the next generation a better place than we found it," he told several hundred people packed into the school's multipurpose room.

Hannemann, who turns 56 in July, will face former Congressman Neil Abercrombie, who turns 72 in June. Abercrombie resigned his seat in February to begin campaigning.

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