Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein (D) is running for re-election for Senate in California.Feinstein is serving her 4th term and was elected last time with 59% of the vote. Her chances for re-election are excellent. At this point she has no primary race and 2 possible Republican challengers.

Senator Feinstein has been a solid vote and strong leader for women's rights. She sits on the powerful committees for Appropriations, Judiciary, Rules & Administration; and Chairs the Select Intelligence Committee.

Background:

• Elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1970-78; served as President 1970-71, 1974-75, 1978
• Mayor of San Francisco, 1978-88
• Elected to the Senate in 1992, making California the first state with two female senators (in addition to Senator Barbara Boxer)

Feinstein's Positions on Key Issues:

• Senator Feinstein is a key leader in the Senate on all women's rights
• She is a solid vote on all reproductive rights issues.
• The Senator is especially influential on the Judiciary Committee which deals with critical judicial appointments.
• Feinstein recently introduced legislation to rescind the Defense of Marriage Act.

Prospects: Feinstein has an excellent chance for re-election.

General Election Opponents: None are confirmed, but possible opponents include:

• Steve Poizner (R), former State Insurance Commissioner of California, candidate in the 2010 California gubernatorial election
• Darrell Issa (R), U.S. Representative from California's 49th congressional district

Other Endorsements: Emily’s List, Women’s Campaign Forum

Website: http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/