After Sen. Feinstein's death in September, Gov.
Newsom would eventually tap Laphonza Butler, a well-connected former union leader and ex-UC regent.
The selection process was so swift that Butler's mother learned of the appointment from a news alert, per Politico.
The Senate selection process had been so swift that Butler's mother found out about the appointment through a news alert, according to two individuals with knowledge of the timeline who spoke with the news outlet.
Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff are the leading officeholders already in the race for the Senate seat.
Persons:
Sen, Newsom, Laphonza Butler, —, Dianne Feinstein, Gavin Newsom, Chuck Schumer, State Shirley Weber, Butler, Feinstein, Democratic Sen, Alex Padilla, wouldn't, she'll, Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, Adam Schiff
Organizations:
Gov, UC, Politico, Service, eventual, New York, University of California, State, Golden State, Democratic, Senate
Locations:
California