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Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee filed paperwork Wednesday with the Federal Election Fee to run for US Senate in California, organising her entrance right into a major that’s shaping as much as be aggressive and crowded.
Lee hasn’t made an official announcement but, and a spokeswoman instructed The Related Press that Lee “is submitting preparatory paperwork and her announcement will come earlier than the top of the month.” Her submitting comes someday after longtime Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein introduced that she wouldn’t be looking for reelection subsequent 12 months.
When she does formally be part of the race, Lee will face off with two different outstanding Democratic contenders who introduced Senate bids earlier this 12 months, Reps. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter. Beneath California’s major system, all candidates run on the identical poll, with the highest two vote-getters, no matter get together, advancing to the final election.
In response to her most up-to-date FEC submitting, Lee had simply $52,000 in money available coming into 2023, placing her at a drawback in contrast together with her well-funded rivals. Schiff – who’s additionally been endorsed by former Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi – had greater than $20 million stockpiled on the finish of the 12 months, whereas Porter had greater than $7.4 million.
In January, Lee instructed colleagues within the Congressional Black Caucus that she deliberate to run for Senate.