Democrat Adam Schiff is projected to become California's next U.S. Senator, succeeding the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff, a long-serving U.S. Representative and former House Intelligence Committee Chair, defeated Republican challenger and former MLB player Steve Garvey. Schiff's victory continues the Democratic Party's stronghold in California, where Republicans have not won a Senate race since 1988. Laphonza Butler, appointed to fill Feinstein's seat temporarily, did not seek a full term.
Representative Adam Schiff, known for his role in Donald J. Trump’s impeachment trial, and Steve Garvey, a former Major League Baseball star, have advanced to the California general election for a Senate seat, leaving behind Representative Katie Porter and Representative Barbara Lee. The November election will determine the replacement for the late Dianne Feinstein, with Schiff accused of engineering Garvey’s ascendance to set up an easier November election.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey, a former Los Angeles Dodgers star, will advance to the November runoff election for the California Senate seat. Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., who is currently serving in Feinstein's seat, declined to run.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey have advanced to the general election in the open primary for California’s open Senate seat, setting up a challenging race for the GOP in a heavily Democratic state. Schiff and Garvey were competing for two Senate contests, with Schiff emphasizing his role as a Trump antagonist and Garvey facing pressure to fundraise and clarify his policy positions. The seat is heavily favored to remain Democratic in November, with Schiff and Garvey beating out other candidates, including two Democratic congresswomen, to secure spots on the general election ballot.
In California's Senate race, Democrat Adam Schiff is facing a challenge from Republican Steve Garvey for the top two spots in the primary, which uses a "jungle primary" system. Schiff and his allies have spent millions to boost Garvey in order to avoid splitting the Democratic vote. If Garvey secures a top two spot with Schiff, it could lead to a consolidation of liberal support in the general election. The race is also contested by progressive Democrats Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, while the risk of low turnout due to a quiet Super Tuesday could impact the outcome.
California's Senate primary race is underway, with over two dozen candidates vying for the seat left vacant by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The top two vote-getters will advance to the November general election. Major candidates include Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter, as well as former baseball star Steve Garvey. Schiff has been considered the front-runner, but a recent poll showed Garvey in a statistical tie for first. The race is expected to remain in Democratic control, but Garvey's surge could potentially impact the campaigns of Porter and Lee.
Representative Adam Schiff, known for his anti-Trump stance, is a front-runner in the California Senate primary, aiming to succeed the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. Schiff's robust fundraising and support from influential Democrats and wealthy donors, including tech billionaires, have positioned him as the favorite. He has strategically sidelined his biggest Democratic threat, Representative Katie Porter, by promoting a novice Republican candidate, former baseball star Steve Garvey, with a barrage of campaign funds.
A UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by The Los Angeles Times shows Rep. Adam B. Schiff and former Dodgers star Steve Garvey in a tight race for the California Senate primary, with Rep. Katie Porter trailing. Schiff's strategy to highlight Garvey's conservative record seems to have paid off, positioning Garvey as a strong contender for the general election. The poll also indicates a low-turnout, older, and more conservative electorate, potentially favoring Garvey. Additionally, the survey reveals that Gov. Gavin Newsom's Proposition 1 to address homelessness has majority support but faces opposition from a large majority of Republican voters.
A new poll shows Democratic Adam Schiff leading in California's U.S. Senate race, with Republican Steve Garvey solidifying the second place spot. Schiff's support has increased to 28%, while Garvey's has risen to 22%. The top issues for voters are the economy, immigration, and housing affordability. Independent voters are split between Garvey and Schiff, and on specific issues, Schiff leads on crime, homelessness, and the war in Israel and Gaza, while Porter leads on abortion.
California Democrat Katie Porter, running for Senate, suggests discussing age limits for all elected officials, including President Biden and former President Trump, during a debate. The discussion comes as she, along with other candidates, vies for the seat left open by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The primary will be held on March 5, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.
In a televised debate, California's U.S. Senate candidates faced tough questions, including whether President Biden and former President Trump are too old to run for reelection. Reps. Katie Porter, Barbara Lee, and Republican candidate Steve Garvey defended their positions on various issues, while Rep. Adam B. Schiff avoided a pointed question on criminal justice reforms. With ballots already mailed out, the candidates are vying to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, with recent polling showing Schiff in the lead. The debate also highlighted differences in the candidates' views on key issues such as housing, minimum wage, and criminal justice reform.
Democratic candidates for the California Senate seat clashed over support for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war during a debate, with Reps. Barbara Lee and Katie Porter calling for a cease-fire while Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey refused. The candidates highlighted strong differences in their positions on the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Schiff emphasizing Israel's duty to defend itself and Lee warning of the potential for the conflict to spiral out of control into a larger regional conflict. California's primary election is set for March 5, with the top two vote-getters advancing to a runoff in November's general election.
During California's first Senate debate, three Democratic candidates targeted the lone Republican, former baseball player Steve Garvey, for evading questions about his support for former President Trump. Garvey accused his opponents of engaging in identity politics and likened their behavior to the Houston Astros cheating scandal. The candidates are vying for the seat left vacant by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, with voting in California's primary closing on March 5.
In a California Senate debate, candidates Barbara Lee, Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Steve Garvey clashed over issues such as the Israel-Hamas conflict and support for Donald Trump's reelection. The Democrats largely share similar positions on key issues, while Garvey, the only Republican, faced scrutiny over his stance on Trump. The candidates also disagreed on earmarks, with Porter opposing them and Schiff, Lee, and Garvey expressing support. The debate highlighted the candidates' differing policy positions and strategies as they vie for the opportunity to represent California in the U.S. Senate.
Four candidates vying for a U.S. Senate seat in California, including three Democrats and one Republican, clashed in their first debate. The Democratic candidates sought to highlight their opposition to Donald Trump, while the lone Republican, Steve Garvey, faced criticism for refusing to disclose his support for Trump. The debate also covered issues such as abortion rights, the economy, earmarks, and the Israel-Hamas conflict, revealing divisions among the candidates.
