Gov. Newsom Picks Top Abortion Activist to Fill Sen. Feinstein's Seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has reportedly wasted no time selecting the replacement for late-Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., picking an abortion activist and chief of a Democratic fundraising beast.

Newsom is planning to appoint Emily's List President Laphonza Butler to the Senate seat, a source told Politico on Sunday night.

The governor is assigned to appoint a replacement for the late sitting senator and the selection is one that has led the Democratic fundraising giant on the issue of abortion.

Newsom's selection is expected to serve through the 2024 election.