In their only TV faceoff before Election Day, Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff also tussled over immigration and other issues as they vie for California’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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‘Steam engine’ or cautionary tale? Experts weigh in on AI role in California elections
At its 50th anniversary event, the state’s campaign finance watchdog looked to the future with a discussion on artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta warned AI companies about state laws against voter deception.
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Republicans target Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness.’ Do swing-state voters care?
Vice President Kamala Harris must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that might not be the deciding factor.
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Deep-blue California is a piggy bank for Kamala Harris — and Donald Trump. How they’re trying to cash in
Kamala Harris is bringing back Democratic donors who soured on President Joe Biden. Donald Trump is counting on his pick of running mate, JD Vance, to raise money in Silicon Valley.
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California helped give the GOP control of the House in 2022. Biden’s decision could swing districts in 2024
Democrats in key swing House districts face a pivotal choice: whether or not to back President Jod Biden. Many are staying silent, but they’re under more pressure after U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff called on Biden to drop out.
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California passed a law to stop ‘pay to play’ in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it
A 2022 law limits campaign contributions to $250 to local elected officials from a donor with a license, building permit or other proceeding before the officials. Now there’s a bill to raise the limit to $1,000 and loosen other restrictions.
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Steve Garvey calls pro-Palestinian student protesters ‘terrorists’
Steve Garvey, the Republican contender for California’s U.S. Senate seat in November’s election, criticized USC student encampments as acts of terrorism. Nearly 100 demonstrators were arrested on trespassing charges.
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Does Steve Garvey have a shot against Adam Schiff for U.S. Senate?
The Republican former baseball star and Democratic representative emerge from the top-two primary and will face off in November. Garvey has an uphill battle to become the first Republican to win statewide since 2006.
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Adam Schiff, Steve Garvey advance out of California’s U.S. Senate primary
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey were declared the winners of the top two slots and advance to the November general election.
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Who will make the top two in California’s U.S. Senate primary?
Republican Steve Garvey’s late entry swung the U.S. Senate race. He appears primed to advance to the November general election along with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
