Former MLB star Steve Garvey and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) emerged as the top contenders in California’s Super Tuesday Senate primary. Now, both have secured their spots in the November general election.
In October 2023, he announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from California, running as a Republican in the 2024 election.
The duo outpaced opponents including Reps. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) in a fiercely competitive race to fill the seat left vacant by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.).
Addressing his supporters, Garvey likened the victory to hitting a walk-off home run. He exuded confidence as he looked ahead to the forthcoming clash with Adam Schiff.
With an eye on the November face-off, Garvey quipped, “Keep in mind, this is the first game of a doubleheader. So, keep the evening of Nov. 5 open as we will celebrate again.”
Garvey faces an uphill battle going head-to-head against Schiff in California, a deeply Democratic state. Nevertheless, he remained undeterred and spoke about his commitment to bridging divides in Washington.
“I’ll go to DC to build a consensus,” Garvey affirmed, outlining his approach to reach out to all 99 senators in a bid to prioritize the nation’s interests.
While reflecting on his primary victory, Garvey drew parallels to his storied MLB career. He likened the joy to the day he first donned a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. He also brushed off skepticism about his prospects in the general election. Additionally, Steve Garvey rallied against the status quo and vowed to defy expectations and advocate for change.
The upcoming 2024 United States elections are set to take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This election year will determine the occupants of the presidency and vice presidency. Additionally, there will be contests for all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate.
Steve Garvey had a long and successful career in MLB. He played first base for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. Garvey was also a key player in the LA Dodgers’ 1981 World Series win.
In 1982, Garvey switched teams and joined the San Diego Padres, where he played until his retirement in 1987. Throughout his career, Garvey was selected for the National League All-Star team 10 times.
