Who will replace Kamala Harris in the Senate? It’s up to Gavin Newsom

... California has had two female senators for nearly 30 years. There are still only 26 female senators, including Harris, and many advocates have been pushing Newsom to keep that number intact.

Rep. Karen Bass is near the top of the list. The Los Angeles Democrat, who chairs the Congressional Black Caucus and has been a leader on police accountability and racial justice issues, saw her national profile skyrocket this summer when Biden considered her for the vice presidency. She would be just the third Black woman to serve in the Senate.

Other potential choices include Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, state Controller Betty Yee, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. ...

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Who-will-replace-Kamala-Harris-in-the-Senate-15709593.php

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