Laphonza Butler Becomes First Openly LGBTQ Person of Color in Senate

The former president of Emily’s List was sworn in on Tuesday, replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week

The swearing-in comes days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped Butler, the former president of the Democratic PAC Emily’s List,’s seat until the state can elect a replacement next year. Butler was sworn in on the Senate floor by Vice President Kamala Harris.Although a prominent figure in California politics for more than a decade, Butler has never served in elected office.

Stevie Nicks Cites Taylor Swift to Explain Why Fleetwood Mac Can't Go on Without Christine McViethat Butler genuinely has “no idea” if she’ll run to keep the seat in 2024. “I want to be focused on honoring the legacy of Sen. Feinstein. I want to devote my time and energy to serving the people of California.

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