https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/04/27/schiff-leads-porter-lee-in-cash-race-for-senate-bid-to-succeed-feinstein/

The race to succeed Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate is heating up, with Rep. Adam Schiff building a significant fundraising lead over top Democrats, adding to a favorable recent poll to claim status as the early frontrunner a year before voters cast their March primary ballots.

Fundraising reports published April 15 show Schiff, of Burbank, reported $6.5 million in contributions for the first quarter of 2023, outpacing Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine, who raised $4.5 million — even though on Jan. 10 she became the first Democrat to announce a run for Feinstein’s seat, about two weeks ahead of Schiff. Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland, who announced her candidacy Feb. 21, reported $1.1 million in contributions.