By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/california-sen-dianne-feinstein-wins-fifth-full-term Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter California Sen. Dianne Feinstein wins fifth full term Politics Nov 7, 2018 6:28 AM EDT EXPLORE: Live election data and the shifting balance of power in Congress U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has won a fifth full term representing California after shaking off a challenge from a fellow Democrat who argued she hasn’t been tough in confronting President Donald Trump. Feinstein defeated state Sen. Kevin de Leon. Voters first sent Feinstein to Washington in 1992. At 85, she is the oldest current U.S. senator. She faced a fellow Democrat because of California’s system that sends the two candidates who win the most primary votes to the general election. The race failed to generate much excitement, with Democrats more focused on winning seats in the U.S. House than on a safe Senate seat. Feinstein argued that her experience and tenure in Washington made her the best person to serve California. READ MORE: 5 things we learned from the midterm elections By — Associated Press Associated Press
EXPLORE: Live election data and the shifting balance of power in Congress U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has won a fifth full term representing California after shaking off a challenge from a fellow Democrat who argued she hasn’t been tough in confronting President Donald Trump. Feinstein defeated state Sen. Kevin de Leon. Voters first sent Feinstein to Washington in 1992. At 85, she is the oldest current U.S. senator. She faced a fellow Democrat because of California’s system that sends the two candidates who win the most primary votes to the general election. The race failed to generate much excitement, with Democrats more focused on winning seats in the U.S. House than on a safe Senate seat. Feinstein argued that her experience and tenure in Washington made her the best person to serve California. READ MORE: 5 things we learned from the midterm elections