Looks like this race is on. On Tuesday, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris officially announced that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat that is opening up with Sen. Barbara Boxer's retirement.
Kamala Harris launches U.S. Senate bid, begins raising money
Harris, who was re-elected to a second term as attorney general last year, made the announcement to supporters on a new campaign website, and immediately started fundraising for her 2016 bid.
"I'm excited to share with you that I'm launching my campaign to represent the People of California in the United States Senate. Your support has been crucial to me every step of the way, and I'm asking you to help me build a grassroots campaign that reaches every community of California."
She also, of course, shared the news on Twitter:
Excited to launch my campaign to be a voice for the people of CA in the U.S. Senate. Join me today: http://t.co/bebko6FSdn #CASen
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 13, 2015I want to be a fighter for families feeling the pinch of stagnant wages and diminishing opportunity. Join me http://t.co/bebko6FSdn #CASen
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 13, 2015I want to be a fighter for students burdened by predatory lenders and skyrocketing tuition. Join me: http://t.co/bebko6FSdn #CASen
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 13, 2015I want to be a fighter for our immigrant communities and for our seniors. Join me: http://t.co/bebko6FSdn #CASen
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 13, 2015I hope you will join me on this journey. We will do incredible things together. https://t.co/HMg9by6v1Z #CASen
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 13, 2015More here: One Democrat Announces While Others Ponder a Race for the Senate in California.