Senator Dianne Feinstein’s death has created a temporary void in Senate Democrats’ razor-thin majority.
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is now poised to make a critical decision: appointing her replacement as mandated by law. Newsom had previously pledged to select a Black woman to fulfill the remainder of Feinstein’s term, which extends until 2025.
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Newsom takes the stage
This commitment has been modified lately, with Newsom claiming he wants a caretaker rather than a candidate seeking a full term in the Senate seat.
Feinstein’s death leaves a conspicuous absence of Black women in the Senate. When Vice President Kamala Harris’ was elected she vacated her Senate seat.
Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee, a pioneering Black legislator and contender for Feinstein’s position, has voiced her frustration over the lack of Black women serving in the Senate. Before Newsom’s clarification, Lee had been widely regarded as a top candidate for the role.
