Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Roll Call
Roll Call
Mary Ellen McIntire

Rep. Barbara Lee jumps into California Senate race - Roll Call

Rep. Barbara Lee officially entered the 2024 California Senate race Tuesday, joining two Democratic House colleagues in what will be a competitive election to replace retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein. 

“No one is rolling out the welcome mat, especially for someone like me. I was the girl they didn’t allow in,” Lee said in a video announcing her campaign that talked about facing racial discrimination, having an abortion, and being a homeless and single mother after leaving a violent marriage. 

“They didn’t want to hear my voice or anyone who wasn’t like them. But by the grace of God, I didn’t let that stop me,” Lee said.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.