Politics - Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal on May 21, endorsed Rep. Barbara Lee in the contest for the seat that is expected to be vacated by Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat.
“Barbara is a champion for justice who has been a persistent progressive voice in the U.S. House, and I know she’ll fight for our shared progressive values in the U.S. Senate,” Jayapal said in a statement.
“As a woman of color, I know representation matters and I’m excited for Barbara to bring her voice and her lived experience as a Black woman to the chamber so all of us can have a seat at the table. I’m proud to endorse Barbara Lee for U.S. Senate,” she added.
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