Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said Thursday that she was waiting to determine her political future until some family health issues were resolved, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“The time is coming, be assured. I’ve had reasons for waiting, and so once those problems are solved, I’ll let you know,” Feinstein told the paper after a town hall, referring to the choice of whether to run for re-election in 2018.
Feinstein, 83, is the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, and was first elected to the body in 1992. The state is stocked with young political talent, including many who would be eager for a shot at Feinstein’s seat. California Gov. Jerry Brown is the oldest state executive in the country at 79.
In January, the Times noted, she told KQED that, “as long as I feel I can get things done, and I can, then I think I benefit the people of my state as opposed to someone new coming in.”
