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Butler received a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Jackson State University.It was unclear if Butler plans to enter the race for a full term next year.

where she was the first woman of color and mother to lead the organization.who has been in office since 2013.Senate to complete the term of the late Sen.

Butler will step down from her role as president of EMILYs List.EMILYs List; a long-time senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris.

a labor leader and advocate for women and working people.

Her father — a small-business owner — was diagnosed with a terminal illness and died when Butler was 16 years old.Iwatas sons encouraged the gathering to follow the words of a favorite quote of their mom: Use your voice for kindness.

From right: (standing) Ellyn Iwata.a leader of the Japanese American community.

and was an active member of the Orange County Asian American Bar Association.She passed the California State Bar in 1985.