Schiff Leads in Tight California Senate Race, Porter and Garvey Vie for Second

With the primary approaching, the battle for the crucial second-place finish intensifies among candidates.

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff leads in California's U.S. Senate race with 24% support among likely voters, followed closely by Katie Porter at 19% and Steve Garvey at 18%.
The race is seen as a contest for the crucial second-place finish in California's top-two primary system, with Porter and Garvey neck and neck.
Porter has expressed concern about undecided voters not breaking in her favor, highlighting the risk of not advancing past the March 5 primary.
Polls show Schiff and Garvey more popular among voters 45 and older, while younger voters are drawn to Porter.
The race has sparked a battle between Democrats, with progressives fearing a lockout if Porter and Barbara Lee split the left-leaning vote.