California

Former Democratic Rivals Back Schiff Over Garvey in Senate Race

Reps. Barbara Lee and Katie Porter say he’s the right choice for California.
Former Democratic Rivals Back Schiff Over Garvey in Senate Race
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Republican candidate and former baseball star Steve Garvey. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images and Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Time Warner Cable
Jill McLaughlin
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California Democratic Party rivals Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. Katie Porter are officially backing their former opponent Rep. Adam Schiff, hoping to keep the state’s open Senate seat blue.

Mr. Schiff and former baseball star Steve Garvey, a Republican, will face off in the general election in November after receiving the most votes in the March primary.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.