Kawakami: ‘He can play everything’
Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke has quit her re-election campaign after polls showed her losing 2-1. She stated she intends to continue doing the job she was elected to do. Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami had previously announced a run for the position in the August 8, 2026 Democratic Primary.
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Sylvia Luke withdraws from LG race
confidence 100%Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke has quit her re-election campaign after polls showed her losing 2-1. She stated she intends to continue doing the job she was elected to do. Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami had previously announced a run for the position in the August 8, 2026 Democratic Primary.
What's confirmed:
- Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke quit her race after polls showed her losing 2-1.
- Luke stated, "I intend to continue doing the job I was elected to do."
- Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami announced a run for Lieutenant Governor in the August 8, 2026 Democratic Primary.
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Golden State Warriors Select Yaxel Lendeborg in First Round
confidence 90%The Golden State Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round. Lendeborg previously expressed a dislike for Stephen Curry while identifying as a Kyrie Irving fan. The player's draft night included an emotional moment with his mother, who has stage 4 cancer.
What's confirmed:
- Yaxel Lendeborg was selected by the Golden State Warriors as a first-round pick.
- Lendeborg admitted he used to hate Stephen Curry.
Still unconfirmed:
- Yaxel Lendeborg's mother has stage 4 cancer.
- Al Horford intends to sign a two-year, $14 million contract to return to the Warriors.