Butler Declines to Seek Full Senate Term, Citing Her Priorities

Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said she will not run for a full term in 2024.

Butler was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the seat left vacant after Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death.

Butler said she will be a "champion of California" for the remainder of her term but running "is not the greatest use of my voice."

Butler told The New York Times she considered what kind of life and service she wants before deciding not to run.

Butler said knowing you can win doesn't mean you should run a campaign.