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Los Angeles Times on Instagram: Gov. Gavin Newsom has picked Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate seat held by Dianne Feinstein. The pick fulfills the governor's pledge to appoint a Black woman
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Newsom faces challenging decision in Feinstein replacement
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Dianne Feinstein: Who will California Gov. Gavin Newsom pick as Feinstein's replacement in the Senate - ABC7 Chicago
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Newsom appoints Butler to U.S. Senate
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Newsom picks political activist to replace Feinstein – Palo Alto Daily Post
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Laphonza Butler tapped by California's governor to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
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Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace Feinstein, becoming third Black female senator in U.S. history
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Governor Gavin Newsom under pressure over appointing Feinstein's replacement - The Atlanta Voice
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California Governor Chooses Laphonza Butler to Replace Feinstein in Senate, The Chicago Vibe
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Newsom picks Laphonza Butler, political ally and power player, to replace Feinstein, News
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Newsom Says New Senator Was Most Qualified Candidate In The .00001 Percent Of Population He Chose From
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Black women mobilized in California over Senate appointment
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California Governor Newsom picks long-time Democratic Party operative Laphonza Butler to replace Senator Feinstein - World Socialist Web Site