Democratic candidate Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican candidate Steve Garvey emerged victorious in California’s U.S. Senate race, setting up a general election for November.

) progressive message, lost to Garvey’s outsider campaign.

After leading the polls going into the primary on Tuesday, Schiff emerged as the clear winner. The big picture: Californians will not have a female senatorial representative for the first time in many years.

The victor of the November election will take over Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif. ) former post. Feinstein passed away in September of last year at the age of 90.

Laphonza Butler (D Calif.)

Laphonza Butler (D-Calif. ).

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey will advance in California’s Senate race for the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat, CNN projects https://t. co/8ET0d8OOdL

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