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Appointment of Butler Could Put Lee Further Behind in the California Senate Primary

‘CA deserves an experienced Senator who will deliver on progressive priorities,’ Congresswoman Barbara Lee says.

AP/Lynne Sladky, file
Laphonza Butler during a rally held by the Latino Victory Fund, October 20, 2022, at Coral Gables, Florida. AP/Lynne Sladky, file
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s campaign for Senate in 2024 suffered a blow with Governor Newsom announcing that he would appoint the president of Emily’s List, Laphonza Butler, to fill Senator Feinstein’s seat until the 2024 election.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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