California Governor Gavin Newsom has selected Emily’s List President Laphonza Butler as a temporary replacement for Dianne Feinstein after the Senator’s passing last week. But eagle-eyed internet sleuths noticed something strange about Butler’s online profiles after the announcement was made.
…she lives in Maryland!
Both Butler’s X profile and company profile removed any mention of Maryland, with AP News confirming that she’s currently not even a resident of the Golden State.
From AP News:
Butler currently lives in Maryland, according to her Emily’s List biography. Izzy Gardon, a spokesman for Newsom, said Butler owns a home in California. She is expected to reregister to vote in California before being sworn in. That could happen as early as Tuesday evening when the Senate returns to session.
Butler did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment nor release a statement.
Her Wikipedia page still mentions that she lives in Maryland.
Governor Newsom previously picked California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to serve in the Senate after Kamala Harris was elected Vice President in 2020.
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