California Gov. Gavin Newsom names Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Kamala Harris' 2020 presidential campaign, to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat.
Senator Dianne Feinstein's body returned home to the Bay Area Saturday night, and was transported to a funeral home in San Francisco by a procession.California Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a spokesman in his office said Sunday.
Democrats control the Senate 51-49, though Feinstein's seat is vacant. A quick appointment by Newsom will give the Democratic caucus more wiggle room on close votes, including nominations that Republicans uniformly oppose. She could be sworn in as early as Tuesday evening when the Senate returns to session.
Butler has never held elected office but has a long track record in California politics. She served as a senior adviser to Harris's 2020 presidential campaign while working at a political firm filled with strategists who have worked for Newsom and many other prominent state Democrats. She also briefly worked in the private sector for Airbnb.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seatButler is the head of the group EMILY's List, which works to elect Democratic women.
Read more »
Ron DeSantis in California says his war of words with Gavin Newsom ‘is all business’Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his war of words with California Gov. Gavin Newsom - which will include a debate in November on Fox News' 'Hannity' is 'all business'
Read more »
CA Governor Gavin Newsom Says Taylor Swift Has 'Unique' Power in Presidential ElectionCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom says Taylor Swift could be a pivotal force in the 2024 presidential election ... and it's pretty clear the Guv feels she could help keep Dems in The White House.
Read more »
Gavin Newsom has picked Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seatThe death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California.
Read more »
Gavin Newsom to Appoint Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate SeatButler, previously a labor leader in California, is currently president of Emily’s List.
Read more »