SAN FRANCISCO — Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Republican baseball star Steve Garvey pushed their way through a crowded Senate primary field on Tuesday to secure spots in November’s general election.
Garvey’s advancement to November helped avoid a costly slugfest between Schiff and Democratic rival Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) that would have tested intraparty loyalties and drained resources that could be better spent on vulnerable Democrats in toss-up races. Now, Schiff likely faces a relatively pain free procession to take the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steve Garvey.
The Associated Press called the race for Schiff 31 minutes after the polls closed at 11 p.m. Eastern.
Californians voted twice for who they wanted as their next senator. Once, to fill the remainder of Feinstein’s term and another for a full six-year term, slated to start in 2025. In
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