Rep. Barbara Lee tells colleagues she plans to run for Senate
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It wasn't an official announcement, but her remarks behind closed doors came one day after Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., announced a bid for the same seat.
Rep. Barbara Lee tells colleagues she plans to run for Senate in California in 2024.
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