California's newest U.S. Senator has declined to seek a full term next year, which means there is still only one Black woman running for U.S. Senate in the Golden State next year.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is looking forward "to having two incredible Black women serve consecutively."
Barbara Lee had kind words for Laphonza Butler while also letting it be known that she would keep her eyes on the prize that is Dianne Feinstein's U.S. Senate seat.
EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler is set to be the nation's third-ever Black woman U.S. Senator after California Gov. Gavin Newsome selected her to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat.
