Steve Garvey, Former Baseball Star, Enters California Senate Race

Former baseball player Steve Garvey, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for the California Senate seat left vacant by Dianne Feinstein's death. Garvey, 74, played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres and has never held elected office. While his campaign positions align with Republican stances on most issues, he breaks from party orthodoxy by not supporting a federal abortion ban. Garvey will be running against at least three Democratic candidates, including Representatives Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff. However, he faces an uphill battle as California has not elected a Republican to the Senate in over 30 years.