After the Democratic convention in the summer, Californians began to seriously consider the prospect of having a new U.S. senator less than four years after sending Kamala Harris to Washington. And in a state where recent U.S. senators, such as Barbara Boxer, who retired, and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), have spent decades in office, any person who does end up in the Senate will be well-positioned to stay in office for the long-haul.
Per California law, Governor Gavin Newsom (D) can appoint a successor to fill a vacancy left by an outgoing senator, or he can decide to hold a special election to fill the seat.
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