Who is LaPhonza Butler, California's new senator?

Name: Who is LaPhonza Butler, California's new senator?
Uploaded: 2023-10-03T05:27:06Z
Duration: 6 min 5 s
Description: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is tapping the head of the progressive Emily's List to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. LaPhonza Butler is a longtime political operative and Newsom advisor, and has been given the blessing to run for the seat in 2024, although she hasn't indicated if she'll jump into the race. Nicole Brener-Schmitz joins Jim Lokay to discuss what it all means on "The Final 5."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is tapping the head of the progressive Emily's List to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. LaPhonza Butler is a longtime political operative and Newsom advisor, and has been given the blessing to run for the seat in 2024, although she hasn't indicated if she'll jump into the race. Nicole Brener-Schmitz joins Jim Lokay to discuss what it all means on "The Final 5."

By Jim Lokay

Posted October 3, 2023 1:27am EDT