"Unconventional Path: Laphonza Butler's Senate Bid Challenges Experience Norms"

Laphonza Butler, the newly appointed U.S. Senator in California, is considering running for a full six-year term or the simultaneous special election for the final two months of Dianne Feinstein's term. If she decides to run, Butler, a former labor leader, could secure the support of powerful labor unions, potentially shifting the dynamics of the already heated March primary. However, she would face challenges such as lack of name recognition and delays in fundraising. Labor unions are closely watching Butler's decision before making their endorsements, and her ties to organizations like EMILYs List and grassroots support from labor unions could be advantageous for fundraising.