In the latest update of the California Senate race, Republican Steve Garvey, a GOP baseball legend, has pulled ahead of Democrat Adam Schiff, with counting still underway. Despite this, Schiff has secured significant endorsements, including from Alex Padilla, who cited Schiff's defense of democracy and his record as a champion for Californians as reasons for his support. Padilla publicly supported Schiff and invited him to attend a caucus meeting with Senate Democrats, now that Schiff defeated all his Democratic opponents in the primary. Schiff's primary win, particularly his success in Southern California, marks a notable shift in the state's political landscape, challenging the traditional dominance of Northern California candidates. Schiff's campaign, which has been highlighted for its strategic acumen, notably outperformed Governor Newsom's preferred candidate, Barbara Lee. The nationalization of politics and strategic endorsements appear to be key factors influencing the race.
Adam Schiff trounced Governor Newsom's preferred Senate candidate, Barbara Lee from Gavin's home turf, by getting taunts from Trump and funding a campaign that helped a Republican - by claiming he's too conservative. Craftiest politician since Lyndon Johnson. https://t.co/QHL1ifzQF7
I am endorsing and will be voting in November for @AdamSchiff to be my colleague in the U.S. Senate. His record as a defender of our democracy in the face of ongoing attacks from Donald Trump, and as a proven champion for Californians, make him the clear choice. https://t.co/4iFKine4yb
.@SteveyGarvey6 races ahead of @AdamSchiff as more votes counted in Senate primary, signaling trouble for Democrat https://t.co/vt6VXigMfK https://t.co/vt6VXigMfK
Smart @markzbarabak piece (yes, that's redundant) on how the nationalization of politics has erased Northern California's historic advantage over Southern California in statewide races: https://t.co/QREQmhuLsU
NEW: Bay Area candidates used to enjoy a big edge in California politics. (See Newsom, Harris, Feinstein) But SoCal's Adam Schiff swept the region in his Senate primary win, "a paradigm shift" that could change campaigns in the state forever more. https://t.co/dt3J08l4hc
NEWS: @AlexPadilla4CA invited @AdamSchiff to attend this week’s caucus meeting with Senate Democrats. Now that Schiff defeated all his Democratic opponents in the primary, Padilla is helping to prepare him to be his colleague. My interview: https://t.co/2yzk6FwPCD https://t.co/7camUwH802
Exclusive: @AlexPadilla4CA makes his unsurprising pick in the U.S. Senate race feat GOP baseball legend @SteveyGarvey6: "As big of a @Dodgers fan as I am, I'm endorsing & will be voting for @AdamSchiff." Padilla welcomed Schiff to Tuesday's Democratic Senators' meeting. https://t.co/3JNDK0umbG
CASenate: Republican Steve Garvey pulls ahead of Democrat Adam Schiff in latest update of election votes. Counting is still underway. https://t.co/ZS7oBlBqzQ