Laphonza Butler

Laphonza Butler is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from California. She was elected in 2022 and took office in January 2023. Butler previously served as the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and was a member of the California State Assembly. She is the first African American woman to represent California in the U.S. Senate. Butler is a strong advocate for workers' rights and social justice. She is based in Sacramento, California.