Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement in response to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president and vice president:

“America has chosen unity over division and healing instead of more pain,” Sen. Dodd said. “The new administration will be a better partner to improve our pandemic response and build back our economy.

I’ve worked with Kamala Harris for years and know she’s the right person for the job. She and Joe Biden will be a huge asset to our state and nation.”