16 Candidates Vie for Adam Schiff’s Congressional Seat

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) speaks to supporters at a kickoff rally for his Senate campaign tour in Burbank, Calif., on Feb. 11, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images

Sixteen candidates are now in the running for the congressional seat held by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

The list for the March 5 primary elections—including 12 Democrats, two Republicans, one Peace and Freedom Party candidate, and one with no party preference—was finalized by the Dec. 13 deadline.