Rep. Barbara Lee told members of the Congressional Black Caucus Wednesday that she plans to run for Senate in 2024.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., told members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday that she plans to run for Senate in 2024, adding her name to the list of contenders who want to fill the seat held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
One source said Lee's remarks were not so much an official announcement as Lee responding to questions from her colleagues when asked about the race, which has been in the news this week. Lee had also previously spoken with Feinstein about her intentions, one source familiar said. Lee, 76, has served in the House since 1998 and previously served in both California's state Senate and state Assembly. She's currently the co-chair of the House Democratic Steering Committee.
Lee's announcement comes a day after Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., 49, who's served in the House since 2019, announced she's launching a campaign for Senate in 2024.is the longest-serving female senator, will retire at the end of 2024.
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