Bay Area Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee plans to formally announce she's running for Senate by the end of the month, ABC News confirmed Friday.
A source with knowledge of her plans said Lee plans to officially launch her campaign to coincide with Black History Month.In a statement to the Post, Lee focused on the absence of Black women in the U.S. Senate, where none currently serve after Vice President Kamala Harris gave up her seat."I have spent my life fighting against discrimination and speaking on behalf of people of color, underserved communities, and those living in poverty.
Nearly two years away from the general election, the California Senate race among Democrats is likely to be one of the most high-profile and most competitive of the cycle -- in part because the enormous state has many prominent politicians and because Senate seats in the state rarely open up. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has weighed in, throwing support behind Schiff if Feinstein does not seek reelection.
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