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Los Angeles City Council members Gil Cedillo, left, and Kevin de Leon sit in the chamber before starting the City Council meeting on Oct. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. Two months after being entangled in a racism scandal that shook public trust in the Los Angeles government, de Leon has refused calls to resign and is attempting to rehabilitate his reputation. Cedillo, who vanished from public view shortly after the scandal emerged in October, has not attempted to return to City Hall meetings. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Fallout from L.A. racism scandal keeps shaking City Council

By Michael R. Blood - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018 file photo, California state Sen. Kevin de Leon, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, thanks his supporters as he concedes the race to his opponent, incumbent Democrat Dianne Feinstein, in Los Angeles. The former Democratic state senator has set his sights on Los Angeles City Hall. The Los Angeles Times reports that de Leon said Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 that he plans to run to replace Councilman Jose Huizar, whose district includes downtown Los Angeles and is being forced out by term limits. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Ex-California senator de Leon eyes Los Angeles City Council

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A woman yawns as she waits in a long line to register and vote at the Los Angeles County Registrar's office Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. A spokesman with the registrar's office says the line at its headquarters in Norwalk is wrapping around the building and that wait times were at about two hours Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

VoteCast: California voters say nation headed wrong way

By ALEX VEIGA - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Oct. 17, 2018 file photo Public Policy Institute of California CEO and debate monitor Mark Baldassare, center, applauds at the end of the debate between California Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, left, and California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., in San Francisco. De Leon received the California Democratic Party's endorsement in his bid to unseat Feinstein, but she remains the favorite heading into Election Day. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, file)

Feinstein’s opponent in California failed to raise big money

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

State Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, smiles during a campaign stop at CHIRLA Action Fund headquarters Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. De Leon is running for U.S. Senate against incumbent Dianne Feinstein. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kevin de Leon, Dianne Feinstein challenger, wins Republicans’ support in California Senate race

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., gestures while speaking to California Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, during a debate on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in San Francisco. Feinstein shared the stage with an opponent for the first time since 2000 when she debated state Sen. Kevin de Leon.The two Democrats are facing off in the Nov. 6 election. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Dianne Feinstein to back new Brett Kavanaugh investigation if Democrats take Senate

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

FILE -- In this Thursday, May 31, 2018, file photo is U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in Sacramento, Calif. Feinstein who is seeking her fifth full term in the U.S. Senate, will face off against her Democratic challenger, state Sen. Kevin de Leon, in a debate hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California Wednesday, Oct. 17, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: De Leon, Feinstein agree on immigration

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FILE -- In this Thursday, May 31, 2018, file photo is U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in Sacramento, Calif. Feinstein who is seeking her fifth full term in the U.S. Senate, will face off against her Democratic challenger, state Sen. Kevin de Leon, in a debate hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California Wednesday, Oct. 17, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Feinstein, opponent spar on how Democrats can best resist

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

No new polling has emerged since the Kavanaugh confirmation vote, but experts said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a five-term senator, has not been pushed off her path to re-election. She is being challenged by state Sen. Kevin de Leon. (Associated Press)

Dianne Feinstein on track to win re-election bid in California

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Kevin de Leon, California state Senate president pro tem and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, looks over his speech before speaking at an election party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kevin de Leon, Dianne Feinstein challenger, seizes on her role in Brett Kavanaugh battle

By Kathleen Ronayne - Associated Press

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is surrounded by reporters as she arrives for a vote, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Feinstein’s opponent seizes on her role in Kavanaugh fight

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 3, 2018 file photo, California state Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, poses for photos in his campaign office in Los Angeles. The California Democratic Party has snubbed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein by giving its endorsement to her rival, de Leon. He won the party nod Saturday, July 14 after a vote of the party's roughly 360-member executive board made up of local officials and party activists. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Kevin de Leon, California Senate challenger, calls for Trump’s impeachment

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 16, 2018 file photo Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif asks questions during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The California Democratic Party has snubbed Feinstein by giving its endorsement to her rival, state Sen. Kevin de Leon. He won the party nod Saturday, July 14, 208, after a vote of the party's roughly 360-member executive board made up of local officials and party activists. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Dianne Feinstein snubbed by California Democratic Party

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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has been scrutinized for rechristening himself not once but twice — he was born Warren Wilhelm Jr. — but he has won a string of elections since settling on his current surname in 2001. (Associated Press/File)

Politicians who change names take gamble

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 17, 2018 file photo, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., departs after a vote on Gina Haspel to be CIA director, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Feinstein is facing a challenge from fellow Democrat Kevin de Leon, currently California state Senate president pro tem, in the upcoming California Primary on June 5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Fellow Democrat squeaks through primary to take on Feinstein

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Kevin de Leon, California state Senate president pro tem and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, takes the stage before speaking during an election party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Latest: Democrat to face Feinstein for US Senate

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FILE - In this March 27, 2018 file photo, Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein addresses reporters after hosting a roundtable discussion on gun safety with gun violence survivors, family members, activists and medical personnel at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Feinstein is facing a challenge from fellow Democrat Kevin de Leon, currently California state Senate president pro tem, in the upcoming California Primary on June 5. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

California’s Feinstein trounces rivals in US Senate primary

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

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James P. Bradley seeks to finish second in California Senate primary

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

U.S. Senate candidate, Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D- Los Angeles, speaks at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Kevin de Leon challenging Capitol Hill veteran Dianne Feinstein in California primary

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

In this April 3, 2018 photo, a worker fills a pothole on Highway 50 near Kyburz, Calif. Propsition 69, the Gas Tax Amendment on the June ballot, will require gas tax money be spent on transportation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Ballot measure aims to preserve Salton Sea, help air quality

By SOPHIA BOLLAG - Associated Press