Adam Schiff, Republican Steve Garvey Advance In California’s U.S. Senate Race

Appointed to the post but opting not to run for a full term was Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.).

Garvey, who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in 1981, says he wants to revive the “heartbeat” of that once-great state.

In a December interview with Fox News, Garvey explained why he entered the race as a Republican while dismissing opponents who he said only want to represent half of the state.

“Earlier this year, I wondered, ‘Let’s see who I can get behind in California that I can support, that had my values and my commitment to this country,’ and I couldn’t find anybody. You know how strongly liberal [California has become] over the years and generations,” the former first baseman said.

“I woke up one morning and decided to see if there’s a pathway to run for the U.S. Senate,” he added.

He told Fox that his campaign has been active as he attempts to connect with voters all across the state.