Gov. Newsom Names Black Woman, Laphonza Butler, to Succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein News From Our Publishers | 0 | Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that his choice to succeed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away on Sept. 29, is Laphonza Butler, a labor leader and the president of EMILY’s List – the country’s most extensive resource for women in politics.This post was originally published on this site