California Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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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.after a series of illnesses. She said in February she was would not seek reelection in 2024. Lee is one of several prominent Democrats, including Democratic U.S. Reps.
She called Feinstein “a legendary figure for women in politics and around the country,” in a statement posted after Feinstein's death.
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