Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D‑CA) denied that she had decided not to seek reelection in 2024 after her office put out a statement announcing her retirement.
“I haven’t made that decision. I haven’t released anything,” she told reporters on Tuesday afternoon.
Her staffer promptly let her know a statement had been released, to which she responded, “You put out the statement? I should have known they put it out.”
Feinstein is the third senator to retire this election cycle, and her decision to step down clears the way for a crowded Democratic primary field for her California Senate seat. Reps. Katie Porter (D‑CA) and Adam Schiff (D‑CA) have already announced their campaigns.
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