California Gov. Gavin Newsom named Laphonza Butler, the first Black woman to lead EMILY’s List, to fill the Sen. Dianne Feinstein' Senate seat.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom picked the leader of EMILY’s List for the seat, fulfilling a promise to name a Black woman to the Senate.California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday named Laphonza Butler, the first Black woman to lead EMILY’s List, to fill the Senate vacancy created by the, which works to elect Democratic women who support abortion access, and has led the organization through the end of federal abortion rights.
Newsom promised in 2021 that he would name a Black woman should Feinstein vacate her seat. That came after he faced blowback when he appointed Alex Padilla, who is Latino, to fill the seat left vacant by Harris, who had been the only Black woman in the Senate. Rebecca Haile, the chair of EMILY’s List, praised Butler, saying: “EMILYs List was created to get more Democratic pro-choice women in government and I am thrilled to see my friend put that into action by taking on this role. As a labor leader, the only Black woman in the Senate and the first Black LGBTQ+ senator, I know Laphonza will bring all of us into the Senate with her as she does the critical work of ensuring our government works for and represents all of us.
“Voices such as Butler’s are needed in the halls of Congress to advance progress on the critical issues that voters are demanding action on,” Higher Heights said in the statement.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Laphonza Butler to Replace Dianne Feinstein, Will Be First Black Lesbian in the SenateThe EMILY’s List president will only be the third Black woman to serve in the Senate; she will be the first openly queer Black woman Senator
Weiterlesen »
Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seatButler is the head of the group EMILY's List, which works to elect Democratic women.
Weiterlesen »
Gavin Newsom has picked Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seatThe death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California.
Weiterlesen »
Gavin Newsom to Appoint Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate SeatButler, previously a labor leader in California, is currently president of Emily’s List.
Weiterlesen »
California Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seatButler is the head of the group EMILY's List, which works to elect Democratic women.
Weiterlesen »
Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint Laphonza Butler to Dianne Feinstein Senate seatCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat.
Weiterlesen »