A poll co-sponsored by the L.A. Times shows the Democratic congressman and the former Dodger strongly positioned to be the two candidates in the general election.
The Burbank congressman has been the pacesetter in California's U.S. Senate race. As rivals campaign on passion and presence, the Democrat's appeal is his practicality.
At least one woman has represented California in the U.S. Senate for the last three decades. That streak may come to an end after the 2024 Senate election.