In the wake of the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, Governor Gavin Newsom has chosen her replacement to fill in the seat until the next election cycle.
Newsom's selection of Butler comes at a moment of immense change in California's political establishment, with millions of people still mourning the death of Feinstein, the barrier-breaking Senate lioness.
Meanwhile the California governor, who was mentored by Feinstein, has been grappling with his own personal grief and the political ramifications of his choice to succeed her.
Newsom faced considerable pressure around the decision after first pledging to name a Black woman to the seat.
Newsom had previously stated he would be picking someone to "Babysit" the seat until the next election cycle.
FPPC and FEC filings indicate that soon-to-be California Senator Laphonza Butler hasn't been a resident of the state for over two years.
There had been speculation that Feinstein was holding on to her seat to allow Schiff, who was handpicked by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to take the job, to run and take over.
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