California Senate Race Poll Shows No Clear Frontrunner

Two democratic U.S. Representatives dominate the field of candidates seeking to fill the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s seat, according to a poll released last week conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California—a nonpartisan, independent think tank. Three members of Congress are in the race for the seat currently held by Laphonza Butler—who Gov. Gavin Newsom chose to replace Ms. Feinstein after the long-serving Senator’s death in Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. Representatives Adam Schiff and Katie Porter received the most support in the poll, at 21 and 18 percent, respectively, and Barbara Lee trailed with 9 percent. According to the researchers, former Dodger great and Republican Steve Garvey—who announced his candidacy Oct. 10, and Ms. Butler—who indicated Oct. 19 that she would not be seeking election—were not included in the survey....