Democratic Rep. Katie Porter announced on Tuesday morning her candidacy for California's Senate seat -- currently held by fellow Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who won the seat back in 1992.
In her announcement video posted to Twitter, Porter said it's time for new leadership in the U.S. Senate.
"I don't do Congress the way others often do. I use whatever power I have, speak hard truths to the powers that be," Porter said. "To not just challenge the status quo, but call it out."
Rep. Katie Porter speaks during a campaign stop at the Huntington Landmark Senior Community in Huntington Beach, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022.
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Although Feinstein has not announced whether she'll seek reelection, other California Democrats may be eyeing the seat, including Reps. Barbara Lee and Adam Schiff.
California has a jungle primary, which means two Democrats could be pitted against each other during the general election.
Porter currently holds a closely divided district in the House and has been lagging California Democrats cycle after cycle.
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