California Senate debate: Five takeaways from showdown with Schiff, Porter, Lee, and Garvey

Published January 23, 2024 1:36am ET



Candidates vying for California’s coveted vacant Senate seat sparred Monday evening at the first debate about Israel, congressional earmarks, former President Donald Trump, abortion, and more. 

Steve Garvey, the Republican former MLB star, squared off with his Democratic competitors, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Barbara Lee (D-CA), as the four compete for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat. 

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