She was born on May 11, 1979, in Magnolia, Mississippi, USA.
She was born on May 11, 1979, in Magnolia, Mississippi, USA.
Butler earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Jackson State University in 2001.
Butler earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Jackson State University in 2001.
She began her career as a union organizer.
She began her career as a union organizer.
Butler has been President of SEIU United Long Term Care Workers, California SEIU State Council, and EMILY's List.
Butler has been President of SEIU United Long Term Care Workers, California SEIU State Council, and EMILY's List.
She is the first openly LGBT member of the U.S. Senate from California and the first black LGBT member of the U.S. Senate.
She is the first openly LGBT member of the U.S. Senate from California and the first black LGBT member of the U.S. Senate.
In January 2024, Butler voted for a resolution to apply human rights provisions to U.S. aid to Israel's military.
In January 2024, Butler voted for a resolution to apply human rights provisions to U.S. aid to Israel's military.
Yes, she is married to Neneki Lee.
Yes, she is married to Neneki Lee.
Butler resided in Maryland before moving to California to take office.
Butler resided in Maryland before moving to California to take office.
Butler delivered her first Senate floor speech on January 17, 2024.
Butler delivered her first Senate floor speech on January 17, 2024.
Laphonza Butler, appointed U.S. Senator from California on October 1, 2023, is the first openly LGBT and first black LGBT member of the Senate.
Laphonza Butler, appointed U.S. Senator from California on October 1, 2023, is the first openly LGBT and first black LGBT member of the Senate.
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