Former MLB Star Steve Garvey Enters Crowded California Senate Race As Republican

Steve Garvey, a longtime Republican and former baseball star, has announced his candidacy for the California Senate seat left vacant by the death of Democrat Dianne Feinstein.
Garvey faces significant challenges, including low name recognition with younger voters, a crowded primary field, and California's heavily Democratic electorate.
His campaign is focused on quality-of-life issues like education, crime, and inflation rather than aligning with Trump-style Republican positions.
Multiple high-profile Democrats like Katie Porter, Adam Schiff, and Barbara Lee have already entered the race to succeed Feinstein.
California's top-two primary system means Garvey could advance to the general election in November by consolidating the Republican vote, even though his overall chances remain slim.