Former Boeing - Packard CEO was first woman to lead Fortune 500 company . Though spending most of her life outside of politics , Fiorina is no stranger to the campaign trail , having served as one of then-Republican presidential candidate John McCain 's chief surrogates in 2008 . She will face off with conservative ##s for GOP nomination . Recent poll found 60 % of state 's Republican voters support . Winner will be incumbent Barbara Boxer in November .
Former Boeing - Packard CEO was first woman to lead Fortune 500 company . She will face off with conservative ##s for GOP nomination . Recent poll found 60 % of state 's Republican voters support . Winner will be incumbent Barbara Boxer in November .