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Laphonza Butler says she will not seek Senate seat in 2024
Laphonza Butler says she will not seek Senate seat in 2024
Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said Thursday that she would not run for a full term next year.
2023-10-20 05:18
Laphonza Butler makes history as first out LGBTQ Senate Judiciary Committee member
Laphonza Butler makes history as first out LGBTQ Senate Judiciary Committee member
California Sen. Laphonza Butler will fill the Senate Judiciary Committee seat left empty by the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a history-making move that also gives Democrats back their razor-thin control of the powerful committee tasked with vetting federal judicial nominees.
2023-10-19 04:50
Laphonza Butler's ascent to the Senate is a key moment for Black LGBTQ representation, advocates say
Laphonza Butler's ascent to the Senate is a key moment for Black LGBTQ representation, advocates say
Shay Franco-Clausen said she has been waiting a long time for someone like Laphonza Butler to rise to one of the highest positions in US government.
2023-10-10 20:25
Political forces begin to move on new California Sen. Butler as she mulls a run
Political forces begin to move on new California Sen. Butler as she mulls a run
The first step for the candidates running in next year's California Senate race is to quietly try to spook newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler into not running at all.
2023-10-06 18:29
Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest senator
Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest senator
Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler made history Tuesday when she was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress and the only Black woman presently serving in the Senate.
2023-10-04 03:47
Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Laphonza Butler, the woman selected by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, is a longtime union leader and abortion rights advocate, who also will be the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress.
2023-10-03 02:26
California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat, his office confirmed Sunday evening.
2023-10-02 15:25