Democrat Adam Schiff unlikely to be the last to join California's US Senate race

Schiff is the latest in a line of prominent Democrats who have announced they will run for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein

The crowded field of candidates for the Democratic nomination is expected to grow even larger in the coming months.

California Rep. Adam Schiff is the latest in a line of prominent Democrats who have announced they will run for the US Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Schiff, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and is seen as a strong contender in the race. The crowded field of candidates for the Democratic nomination is expected to grow even larger in the coming months, with several other high-profile Democrats considering entering the race.

Schiff's announcement comes just days after fellow Democratic Rep. Katie Porter announced her candidacy. Porter, who is known for her sharp questioning of witnesses during congressional hearings, is seen as another strong contender in the race. Other Democrats who have expressed interest in running for the seat include state Sen. Scott Wiener, former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, and former Obama administration official Ro Khanna.

The Democratic primary is expected to be fiercely contested, with many of the candidates having similar views on the issues. The winner of the primary will face off against the Republican nominee in the general election. The Republican field is also expected to be crowded, with several candidates already having announced their intention to run. The primary election will be held in June 2024, with the general election to be held in November 2024.

With the departure of Feinstein, who has held the seat for nearly three decades, the California Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the country. The outcome of the race will have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Senate and could shape the future of American politics.