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Laphonza Romanique Butler (/ l ə ˈ f ɔː n z ə / lə-FON-zə; born May 11, 1979) is an American labor union official and politician serving as the junior United States senator from California since 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 · Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) joined Senators Reverend Warnock (D-GA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), in introducing resolutions in both chambers.
Oct 2, 2023 · Laphonza Butler, appointed to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat, would be California’s first openly LGBTQ U.S. Senator and the first Black lesbian to openly serve Congress.
As your Senator, Laphonza Butler’s priorities are fighting for the American worker, the fundamental freedoms of all people, and the future that our next generations deserve. She champions a labor movement that unites all workers.
Oct 3, 2023 · Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
Oct 1, 2023 · California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, his office confirmed Sunday...
Oct 2, 2023 · Laphonza Butler is set to make history this week as the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent California in the Senate after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Sunday that he would appoint her to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's seat.
