Overview

• The three leading candidates to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein come from different backgrounds but all identify as progressives with nearly identical positions on most issues.
• Representatives Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee split in a 314-117 vote on a bill to suspend the nation's borrowing limit, revealing differences in how progressive they each are.
• Schiff joined most Democrats and Republicans in voting to pass the bill to avoid economic disaster, while Porter and Lee opposed giving concessions to Republicans.
• The candidates have campaigned on similar platforms prioritizing housing, climate change, and democracy, but foreign policy, immigration, and military spending are key areas where they differ in approach.
• With Feinstein retiring in 2024, Schiff, Porter, and Lee are competing in a top-two primary where the two candidates with the most votes will advance to the general election regardless of party.