Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has endorsed Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) to be California's next U.S. senator, citing her experience as a “progressive fighter.”
Bass’ endorsement in what is expected to be a hotly contested race was being watched closely following her victory in last year’s mayoral race, which elevated her to national prominence as the first woman to lead California’s largest city.
In an interview at the time with L.A.’s Fox 11 affiliate, Bass noted that without Harris, the Senate would have “one African American Democrat, one African American Republican, no African American women.”“I feel bad for the governor. He’s in a heck of a spot. It’s a tough decision to make.” Feinstein’s plan to remain in office through the end of her term, however, puts the decision on her successor in the hands of California voters instead of the governor.With Sen. Dianne Feinstein having announced that she won’t seek another term, the race to replace her has heated up. Two Southern California Democrats have taken a strong early position for the state’s top-two primary.
poll on the Senate race. The survey, co-sponsored by The Times, was conducted after Lee indicated she would run but before she officially announced her bid.
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