U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) picked up an endorsement for her bid for U.S. Senate on Sunday from a fellow Bay Area House member, Ro Khanna (D-Fremont).
She announced her candidacy last month"I am excited and proud to endorse my good friend Barbara Lee for U.S. Senate. Barbara is the progressive leader Californians need right now, and her solid record as one of Congress' most outspoken champions of justice speaks for itself," Khanna said in a statement.
The endorsement ends speculation that Khanna might also run for the seat being vacated by Feinstein, who said earlier this year that she will not seek re-election. Khanna is backing Lee over two other House colleagues, Adam Schiff and Katie Porter, who both represent congressional districts in Southern California.
Lee has also received endorsements from California Attorney General Rob Bonta and state Controller Malia Cohen, among others.
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