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Senator Dianne Feinstein announces who she wants to fill in Kamala Harris' seat

Alex Padilla
Eric Risberg/AP
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2018, file photo, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla talks about voting rights and announces new voter registration numbers in San Francisco. The potential ascendancy of Sen. Kamala Harris to the vice presidency next year has kicked off widespread speculation about who might replace her if Democrats seize the White House. Election Day is nearly three months away but California Gov. Gavin Newsom is already being lobbied by hopefuls and numerous names are emerging in the early speculation. One would be Newsom's longtime friend Padilla. He's Hispanic and has proven his electability statewide. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Alex Padilla
Posted at 6:54 AM, Dec 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-03 09:54:22-05

Bakersfield, CA. - Senator Dianne Feinstein said that she would like California Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, to join her in the U.S. Senate.

If Kamala Harris becomes Vice President, then that means Governor Gavin Newsom will have to pick someone to fill Harris' seat for the rest of her term in 2022.

Padilla is considered to be one of the top picks to fill Harris' seat. If chosen, he would be the first Latino to serve California in the senate.

Feinstein earlier this week said that Padilla has her support, and would represent California very well.

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