California’s U.S. Senate candidates are embarking on a last-dash spending and speaking frenzy in a final attempt to win over Golden State voters before the March 5 primary.
With the latest polls indicating that up to 17% of voters remain undecided in this race, this is a key window for candidates to clinch votes in hopes of landing in the top two and advancing to the November runoff.
This week is perhaps most critical for Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, and Republican ex-Dodger Steve Garvey, who have been duking it out for second place in the polls. However, for Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, this week will be a test to see if he can translate those leads in the polls into actual votes, and for Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, it will be a last chance to pick up a progressive push to propel her from behind.
It’s officially “go mode” for all candidates — not just the top four — and they’re barnstorming the state at a rapid clip to meet people and buying more ad space to make a final impression on voters.
But just what are candidates’ final pitches and how are they getting it across? Let’s take a look.
Steve Garvey
Garvey has emerged as one of the top candidates in the race despite entering late and spending comparatively little on ads. Both his fundraising and polling have picked up steam in the last six weeks, and he intends on going all out this week to appeal to voters.
“Steve is spending the final week before the election letting Californians know he is fighting for them,” said campaign strategist Matt Shupe. “His goal is to connect with as many voters as possible and share his vision of compassionate, commonsense solutions at events and media appearances throughout the state.”
On Tuesday morning, he visited the El Monte Police Department, and he will continue to participate in various meet and greets throughout the week, according to Shupe — although he wouldn’t say exactly where those stops will be.
Garvey jumped into…
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