Meghan Markle 'considers run for office as her name is in the frame to fill Californian Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat after senator died aged 90

Senator Feinstein's death has created a unique political situation where Governor Gavin Newsom has the authority to select her replacement until the next election in November 2024. Governor Newsom, who is seen as a Presidential frontrunner, has the responsibility of choosing Senator Feinstein's successor.

Dianne Feinstein's desk in the Senate on Friday morning was draped in black cloth and had a vase of white roses on it

Senator Dianne Feinstein was a trail blazing female senator - above she is with a group of women senators - Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Feinstein, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii - in June 2014

A major Democratic donor close to Californian Governor Gavin Newsom believes that while Meghan Markle is a long-shot candidate, it's not impossible given the current unpredictable nature of U.S. politics.

A major Democratic donor who is close to Californian Governor Gavin Newsom (pictured) - who will choose Feinstein's replacement - told the MoS: 'Meghan is definitely a long-shot but in the craziness that is US politics these days it's not an impossibility. Crazier things have happened'

There is a speculation in Hollywood that Meghan Markle could be considered as a replacement for Senator Feinstein after her death. This speculation emerged quickly after Feinstein's death was announced.

Meghan Markle's (pictured) name was being bandied about in Hollywood last night as a long-shot replacement for Californian Senator Dianne Feinstein

Meghan Markle had been networking among senior Democrats and expressed political ambitions, with the ultimate aim of the U.S. Presidency. She reportedly had a virtual hour-long meeting with Governor Newsom previously but was not chosen as a candidate.

A senior Labour Party source previously confirmed Meghan (centre, with Prince Harry, left) had been 'networking among senior Democrats' with a view to building a grass roots campaign to fuel her political ambitions - with the US Presidency her ultimate aim

Governor Newsom had reportedly pledged to replace Senator Feinstein with a black woman, which presents a challenge given that many strong candidates have already announced their intentions to run for the seat in the 2024 election.

US Senator Dianne Feinstein (pictured) died in the early morning hours on Friday at her Washington D.C. home with her daughter Katherine by her side

The article highlights the challenge faced by Governor Newsom in finding a suitable replacement, as many strong candidates have already announced their intentions to run for Feinstein's seat in the 2024 election.

Governor Newsom is cautious about appointing any of the strong candidates who have already announced their intention to run in the 2024 election because it could be perceived as providing them with an unfair advantage. This has led to the search for a temporary replacement who won't seek re-election in 2024.

The governor is looking for a woman of color who is willing to serve for the remaining 13 months of Senator Feinstein's term and not run against the seasoned politicians who have already declared their candidacy for the 2024 election.

A source said Governor Newsom had pledged to replace Feinstein (pictured) with a black woman

Meghan Markle's name is being discussed in this context because she fits the criteria of being a woman of color and has reportedly cultivated political contacts within the Democratic Party.

This article highlights Meghan Markle's political connections, including her friendship with feminist Gloria Steinem, TV host Oprah Winfrey, and the Kennedy family. These connections could potentially be leveraged in her political endeavors.

While there is "buzz" around Meghan as a potential replacement for Senator Feinstein, there are some Democrats are skeptical and do not take her seriously as a political candidate.