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Birth
Dianne Berman Goldman Feinstein was born on June 22nd, 1933 in San Francisco, California. -
The Start
Governor Pat Brown appoints Dianne Feinstein to the Women’s Board of Terms and Paroles. -
Climbing To The Top
Dianne Feinstein announces her candidacy for Board of Supervisors in San Francisco. -
Elected
Dianne Feinstein is elected to the Board of Supervisors. -
Opens A Door For The Generation
Dianne Feinstein begins her term as the first female president of the Board of Supervisors. -
Mayor
Feinstein wins re-election to a second full term as mayor, defeating several minor candidates in a landslide. -
Time For A Break
After 18 years in San Francisco government, Feinstein leaves the mayor’s office. She leaves behind Champagne and a box of aspirin for her successor, Art Agnos, along with a note reading, “The Champagne is for the good days and the aspirin for the bad. … My hope is that you’ll have more of the former. Good Luck!” -
Declaring
Feinstein declares her candidacy for governor. -
Can’t Win Them All
Feinstein loses the governor’s race to Republican Sen. Pete Wilson. -
Another One
Feinstein wins election to the Senate, easily defeating Seymour. -
Money Can’t Buy Everything
Feinstein narrowly wins re-election over Republican Michael Huffington, who spent $25 million of his own money in the race. -
Another One
Feinstein defeats Republican Tom Campbell to win re-election to the Senate. -
Keep Winning
Feinstein wins a fourth term, easily defeating little-known Republican Elizabeth Emken of Danville. -
Taking A Step Down
As the new Congress is seated, Feinstein steps down as top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, but continues to serve on the Judiciary, Intelligence, and Appropriations and Rules committees. -
History
Feinstein becomes the longest-serving U.S. senator from California, surpassing Hiram Johnson, who served from 1917 to 1945. -
Still Winning
Feinstein passes former Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., to become the longest-serving female senator. -
Time To Hang It Up
A spokesperson for Feinstein said the senator will not run for re-election in 2024. Feinstein said she plans to finish her current term, which ends in December 2024.