What happens to Harris' Senate seat if she's elected VP?
In California, the governor appoints a replacement who will finish her term, which ends in 2022. The following have been proposed:
Reps. Karen Bass, Barbara Lee, Ro Khanna, and Adam Schiff (all D-CA); California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis (D), California AG Xavier Becerra (D), California Treasurer Fiona Ma (D), Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D), Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia (D), San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D), and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D). Governor Newsom (D) could also appoint himself.
Reps. Karen Bass, Barbara Lee, Ro Khanna, and Adam Schiff (all D-CA); California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis (D), California AG Xavier Becerra (D), California Treasurer Fiona Ma (D), Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D), Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia (D), San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D), and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D). Governor Newsom (D) could also appoint himself.
