California’s new Senate leader to be first woman, lesbian to hold job.

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California’s new Senate leader will be the first woman and lesbian to hold the position.

San Diego Sen. Toni Atkins (D), a former Assembly speaker, will take the role held by Senate president pro tem Kevin De Leon, The Associated Press reported.

Atkins said she will be focusing “internally.”