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Dani Anguiano in Los Angeles

Adam Schiff leads California’s US Senate race – with a former Dodger at his heels

a woman and a man stand on stage
Representative Katie Porter and ex-Dodger Steve Garvey participate in a debate alongside Barbara Lee and Adam Schiff, not pictured, in Los Angeles on 22 January. Photograph: Damian Dovarganes/AP

Congressman Adam Schiff is leading in the polls for California’s US Senate seat. But a Republican challenger is rising as well – thanks in part due to a boost from his Democratic competitor.

The field of candidates for the seat held by Dianne Feinstein until her death last year is crowded with high-profile Democrats, including Schiff and congresswomen Katie Porter and Barbara Lee. Steve Garvey, a former LA Dodgers baseball player turned businessman, announced his campaign last fall and quickly emerged as the main Republican candidate.

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