PHOTOS: CA Senate candidates Schiff, Garvey, Porter, Lee battle it out in Nexstar debate

Jose Franco
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(NEXSTAR/KGET) — The four leading candidates for the U.S. Senate in California took to the stage for a lively debate on Monday.

Rep. Adam Schiff, Steve Garvey, Rep. Katie Porter and Rep. Barbara Lee met at KRON-TV studios in San Francisco. The candidates touched on topics that voters said matter to them such as the economy, the minimum wage in California and homelessness.

Images capturing the candidates’ most passionate moments during the debate can be seen below:

  • The four leading California Senate candidates at their podiums during the California Senate debate hosted by KRON-TV in San Francisco / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    The four leading California Senate candidates at their podiums during the California Senate debate hosted by KRON-TV in San Francisco / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Rep. Adam Schiff answers a question during a California Senate debate hosted at KRON-TV studios in San Francisco on Feb. 12, 2024. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Rep. Adam Schiff answers a question during a California Senate debate hosted at KRON-TV studios in San Francisco on Feb. 12, 2024. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Rep. Adam Schiff / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Rep. Adam Schiff / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Steve Garvey / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Steve Garvey / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Rep. Barbara Lee / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Rep. Barbara Lee / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Rep. Katie Porter / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Rep. Katie Porter / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Nexstar Media Group hosted a debate between the four leading candidates Monday from KRON-TV studios in San Francisco on Feb. 12, 2024. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Nexstar Media Group hosted a debate between the four leading candidates Monday from KRON-TV studios in San Francisco on Feb. 12, 2024. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Steve Garvey and Rep. Adam Schiff at their podiums during a California Senate debate from KRON-TV studios in San Francisco. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Steve Garvey and Rep. Adam Schiff at their podiums during a California Senate debate from KRON-TV studios in San Francisco. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Rep. Barbara Lee answers a question during a California Senate debate hosted by KRON-TV in San Francisco. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Rep. Barbara Lee answers a question during a California Senate debate hosted by KRON-TV in San Francisco. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Candidates Rep. Barbara Lee and Steve Garvey during the California Senate debate from San Francisco. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Candidates Rep. Barbara Lee and Steve Garvey during the California Senate debate from San Francisco. / Photo: Nexstar Media Group
  • Photo: Nexstar Media Group
    Photo: Nexstar Media Group

Among the highlights:

Steve Garvey said the minimum wage is “where it is and should be.” Garvey also said “it’s personal” on whether he would accept an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

The candidates discussed a $50 minimum wage. They also discussed “the border crisis no one is talking about.”

You can let us know: Who won the debate? Vote in the poll at this link.

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