US Rep. Lee Criticizes Newsom’s Choice to Replace Dianne Feinstein

Ms. Lee, who’s running to replace Ms. Feinstein, criticized the governor for deciding not to appoint any candidates for the Senate seat in 2024 as a caretaker.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in Washington on July 27, 2023. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee is “troubled” by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to replace outgoing Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) with a caretaker if she resigns before the end of her term, the Democrat said on Sept. 10.

Ms. Lee, who’s running to replace the longtime senator, criticized the governor in a series of social media posts for reiterating his decision not to appoint any candidates running for the senator’s seat in 2024.