Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) has announced her plans to run for Senate in 2024, joining the list of contenders for the seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Lee made her announcement during a closed-door meeting of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the discussions. Lee had also previously spoken with Feinstein about her intentions, the source said.
When asked about her remarks, Lee told reporters she was waiting to make a formal announcement out of respect for Feinstein, who has yet to say if she’ll run for a sixth term, and the ongoing storms and resulting floods currently plaguing California.
Lee, who has served in the House of Representatives since 1998, is the first major candidate to enter the race for the Senate seat. She is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and has been a vocal advocate for progressive causes.
The race for the Senate seat is expected to heat up in the coming months, as more contenders are likely to enter the fray. Feinstein, who has held the seat since 1992, has yet to announce her plans for the 2024 election.
Key takeaways:
- Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) has announced her plans to run for Senate in 2024.
- Lee is the first major candidate to enter the race for the Senate seat.
- The race for the Senate seat is expected to heat up in the coming months, as more contenders are likely to enter the fray.
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