Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein announced on this week that she will not run for reelection in 2024.

“I am announcing I will not run for reelection in 2024 but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends,” Feinstein said in a statement.

As the longest-serving woman senator, Senator Feinstein is a trailblazer and her accomplishments are considered immense and far from over. She is known for her dogged pursuit of gun safety, the investigation of the CIA detention and interrogation program, her championship of LGBTQ+ rights and conservation of California’s greatest resources. Senator Feinstein’s expansive body of work and defense of our democracy will define her legacy, stated Congressman Adam Schiff.

“Dianne Feinstein is one of the finest legislators our state and country have ever known, and her retirement in two years will be felt throughout Congress, California, and the nation.

“But her important work goes on. Her championing of the Assault Weapons Ban and so many other measures critical to California and the nation will make a continuing contribution to the safety and welfare of our people. 

“As the top Democrats on the Senate and House Intelligence Committee for many years, we worked closely together and continue to do so – and I’m deeply grateful for her friendship and mentorship. 

“All of California is indebted to Dianne for her decades of distinguished service,” Schiff stated in a release.

Congressman Adam Schiff is running for Senator Feinstein’s seat in 2024.