Sen. Laphonza Butler is a Democrat and longtime labor leader in California. Photo: Rod Lamkey/Zuma PressCalifornia Sen. Laphonza Butler , who was appointed earlier this month to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein , won’t run for office in next year’s election. The 44-year-old Democrat said on Thursday that it may not be the decision people expected, but it was the right one for her.

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Persons: Sen, Laphonza Butler, Rod Lamkey, Dianne Feinstein, won’t Organizations: Zuma Press California Sen Locations: California