Labor launched Laphonza Butler — and could hold the keys to a Senate run

Unions could vault Butler into serious contention should she choose to run.

Senator-Delegate Laphonza Butler smiles as she waits for Vice President Kamala Harris to arrive for her swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 3, 2023. | Anna Rose Layden/Getty ImagesBut to capitalize on those powerful connections she’d have to declare her candidacy quickly.

“We’ve already gone down the road, we’ve interviewed three candidates,” she said, referring to the three House members running to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died on Thursday evening. Butler is sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 3. Butler was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom following the passing of Dianne Feinstein. | Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images

Jitahidi stressed that the Trades had not made an endorsement and were preparing for “all eventualities” — including Butler’ potential entrance. They are not alone.

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