Politics & Government

Rep. Barbara Lee Files Paperwork For Possible Run To Replace Outgoing Sen. Dianne Feinstein

The 76-year-old Lee has been representing Oakland in the House of Representatives since 1998.

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February 16, 2023

Rep. Barbara Lee's campaign has confirmed they are preparing to run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat.

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The campaign said they will make an official announcement by the end of February.

On Wednesday, Lee filed official campaign paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission. The 76-year-old Lee has been representing Oakland in the House of Representatives since 1998. She is currently the highest-ranking African American woman in Democratic leadership.

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