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Coverage dated January 10, 2023

Barbara Lee tells lawmakers she's running for Senate

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Lee told Democrats the day after Rep. Katie Porter officially announced a bid for the seat, though Sen. Dianne Feinstein remains noncommittal on her future plans.

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  1. The New Republic

    Barbara Lee Says She’ll Run for Senate in 2024 (opens The New Republic)

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    The progressive representative told her colleagues she will run for California’s Senate seat in 2024. The news comes one day after Katie Porter announced she’ll do the same.

  2. Forbes

    California Senate Race: Rep. Barbara Lee Challenging Rep. Katie Porter As Feinstein’s Future Remains Unclear, Reports Say (opens Forbes)

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    Two high-profile progressives are tossing their hats into the ring in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive 2024 Senate contests.

  3. CBS News

    Rep. Barbara Lee tells colleagues she's running for California's Senate seat in 2024 (opens CBS News)

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    Lee, 76, has represented Oakland, Berkeley and other parts of the Bay Area since 1998.

  4. Politico

    Barbara Lee tells lawmakers she's running for Senate (opens Politico)

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    Lee told Democrats the day after Rep. Katie Porter officially announced a bid for the seat, though Sen. Dianne Feinstein remains noncommittal on her future plans.

  5. Talking Points Memo

    Report: Lee Tells Lawmakers She Is Running For Senate In CA (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) told lawmakers she is running for Senate in a closed-door Congressional Black Caucus meeting on Wednesday, according to Politico. Lee’s remarks come a day after Rep.

  6. NBC News

    Rep. Barbara Lee tells colleagues she plans to run for Senate (opens NBC News)

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    It wasn't an official announcement, but her remarks behind closed doors came one day after Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., announced a bid for the same seat.

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