Sen. Dianne Feinstein will be replaced by an 'interim appointment' if she leaves office early due to health issues, California Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed.
he will not pick any of the current candidates running to replace her as the interim appointee, however, much to the chagrin of Rep. Barbara Lee, who had been widely considered Newsom's top pick for the role.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed on Sunday that he is prepared to appoint an"interim" replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., if she leaves office early.Several prominent Democrats have already announced their candidacy to replace Feinstein in the 2024 elections. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is among the most well-funded candidates, while Lee has been trailing in polls.
Newsom said he hopes he does not need to appoint a replacement for Feinstein, however. Her term officially ends in January 2025. Newsom already handpicked California's other senator, Alex Padilla, as an interim replacement for Vice President Kamala Harris.Newsom said he hopes he does not need to appoint a replacement for Feinstein, however. Her term officially ends in January 2025.
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