Key takeaways:
- Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the United States Senate on Tuesday
- Lee discussed her difficult upbringing and the obstacles she faced in her life, including being denied access to certain places and services and having an abortion when they were still illegal
- Lee is running on a platform of progressive change and believes that Californians deserve a leader who has delivered real results
California Representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the United States Senate on Tuesday, joining a growing field of candidates vying for the seat of retiring Senator Dianne Feinstein.
In a video posted to her social media accounts, Lee discussed her difficult upbringing and the obstacles she faced in her life. She spoke of being denied access to certain places and services, and of having an abortion when they were still illegal. She also discussed her relationship with former President Barack Obama and her involvement in the Violence Against Women Act.
Lee, who is a single mother and was once homeless, spoke of her struggles to provide for her children and her determination to succeed despite the odds. She said, “No one is rolling out the welcome mat, especially for someone like me. But by the grace of God, I didn’t let that stop me.”
Lee is running on a platform of progressive change and believes that Californians deserve a leader who has delivered real results. She is the third Democratic Representative to announce their candidacy for the Senate seat, joining Representatives Katie Porter and Adam Schiff.
The election for the Senate seat will take place in 2024. Until then, California voters will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their platforms.
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