Gavin Newsom's appointee to replace Dianne Feinstein will be eligible to run for a full Senate term in 2024

Sun, 10/01/2023 - 20:16

California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) and Rep. Barabra Lee (right) in a composite image. — California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) has been facing pressure from progressives to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee (right) to the Senate to replace Dianne Feinstein.
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Gavin Newsom's replacement for Dianne Feinstein will be eligible to run for a full Senate term in 2024.
The news is a departure from Newsom's previous promise to appoint a caretaker to the seat.
Progressives are pressuring Newsom to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to the empty Senate seat.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's appointee to replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate will be eligible to run for a full term in 2024, a spokesperson for Newsom confirmed to Insider.