The death of Dianne Feinstein on Friday leaves a monumental void for Democrats in the US Senate. It’s now on California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, to decide how to fill it until the 2024 election.
Feinstein, who shattered barriers in California and national politics and became the longest-serving woman in Congress, died at the age of 90. As the news of her death emerged, Newsom reflected on Feinstein’s legacy in a statement to reporters that did not mention his plans for her replacement.
