Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., told members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday that she plans to run for Senate in 2024, adding her name to the list of contenders who want to fill the seat held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Lee conveyed her campaign plans during a closed-door meeting of the caucus, though she made clear she remains focused on the floods plaguing her state, two sources directly familiar with her announcement told NBC News.
Lee, 76, has served in the House since 1998 and previously served in both California's state Senate and state Assembly. She's currently the co-chair of the House Democratic Steering Committee.
The California Democrat also previously co-chaired the Congressional Progressive Caucus. She's long been outspoken about the need for Congress to revisit the authorization for the use of military force that lawmakers passed in the aftermath of 9/11 that presidents have used since as the legal basis for launching military operations.
Lee's announcement comes a day after Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., 49, who's served in the House since 2019, announced she's launching a campaign for Senate in 2024.
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