Laphonza Butler was sworn in to fill the late Dianne ... Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Butler, who was joined by her wife Neneki Lee at the swearing-in ceremony, makes history as the ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) provided an answer days later when he chose Laphonza Butler as the Golden State's next senator. Though she is not a native of California, Butler has become linked ...

Former Senator Laphonza Butler shares insights on leadership, mentorship, and navigating change in an exclusive interview ...

Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) was one of three out LGBTQ+ senators until last week. Butler, who was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to the Senate to complete the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D ...

An curved arrow pointing right. On October 1, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Laphonza Butler as the replacement for the Senate seat left vacant by Dianne Feinstein's death. More from News ...