"California Senate Race: Schiff's Gamble Pays Off as Garvey Advances"

In California's Senate race, Adam Schiff emerged as the likely successor to Dianne Feinstein, with voters favoring his moderate approach over more liberal alternatives. Schiff's expected opponent in November, Republican Steve Garvey, was propelled by Schiff's ads, but faces an uphill battle in the heavily Democratic state. The outcome reflects the enduring appeal of Feinstein's center-left ideology and governance style, despite the state's liberal reputation.