Sen. Laphonza Butler announced she won’t run for a full term in 2024. Her entry would’ve shaken up an already volatile race that includes three prominent Democrats.
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Former Dodgers star and Republican Steve Garvey enters U.S. Senate race
Garvey, a former All-Star first baseman for the Dodgers, could upend the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Dianne Feinstein since 1992.
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Adam Schiff dominates rivals in fundraising for California’s U.S. Senate race
Adam Schiff raised more than $8 million in recent months for his bid to succeed Dianne Feinstein. But fellow Democratic representative Katie Porter tops him in a new poll, and Barbara Lee remains in the fight.
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Former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey weighs U.S. Senate bid
Former Dodgers and Padres star Steve Garvey’s celebrity could upend California’s 2024 U.S. Senate race, if he decides to jump in.
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California Democrats further torn after seeing Sen. Feinstein’s return to Washington
Dianne Feinstein, recovering from shingles, returned to the Senate floor last week amid growing concerns about her ability to represent Californians after a nearly three-month absence.
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