It’s been less than two weeks since Laphonza Butler was hand-picked by Newsom to fill the Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, and the question remains – will Butler enter the 2024 race to run for the seat in her own right?
to fill the Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, and the question remains – will Butler enter the 2024 race to run for the seat in her own right?the big question," Butler joked, during an exclusive interview with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson on the statewide political show "The Issue Is," her first joint TV appearance with fellow California Senator Alex Padilla .
Before being named by Newsom, Butler led Emily’s List, a political organization that supported pro-choice, female Democratic candidates. Butler’s decision could completely upend the 2024 California Senate race, which has been in full swing for the better part of 2023. The race already features prominent Democrats scubas Representatives Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee. On the Republican side, former candidate for California Attorney General Eric Early and former Dodger Steve Garvey have made their candidacies official, Garvey just this week.
Butler is also weighing the impact that a campaign and a possible six-year term might have on those closest to her.
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