Ro Khanna Endorses Barbara Lee for California Senate, Declines to Run Himself

Rep. Ro Khanna has confirmed that he will not run for the Senate seat vacated by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, avoiding a further progressive split and endorsing Rep. Barbara Lee instead. Khanna's decision to keep his House seat reflects a widespread belief that his sights are on the White House. Khanna's deep Silicon Valley ties could make him a conduit to powerful donors and help Lee make up a steep cash-on-hand deficit compared to Schiff and Lee, both of whom are prolific fundraisers.