Gov. Newsom to appoint caretaker replacement for Sen. Feinstein's seat, pledges to choose a Black woman
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Dianne Feinstein's death leaves an open California Senate seat that Gov. Gavin Newsom will fill.
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Newsom pledged to appoint a Black woman but said it would likely be a caretaker, not someone running in 2024.
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Possible appointees include CA Secretary of State Shirley Weber or another Black woman.
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Newsom wants to avoid appointing someone from the 2024 field like Reps. Barbara Lee, Adam Schiff, or Katie Porter.
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Feinstein's capable staff is expected to maintain operations until a replacement is appointed.