Representative Adam Schiff and former Major League Baseball star Steve Garvey have emerged as the top contenders in the California Senate race, setting the stage for a heated battle in the November general election.
Schiff, known for his role as the lead prosecutor in Donald J. Trump’s first impeachment trial, secured a spot on the ballot alongside Garvey, a Republican political newcomer. The two candidates beat out Representative Katie Porter and Representative Barbara Lee to advance to the next round of the race.
The upcoming election will determine who will replace the late Dianne Feinstein, who held the Senate seat for over three decades. With Democrats holding a significant voter registration advantage in California, Schiff is poised as the frontrunner in the race.
During the campaign, Porter accused Schiff and his supporters of orchestrating Garvey’s rise to ensure an easier path to victory in November. Schiff, who has raised over $30 million for his campaign, ran ads portraying Garvey as his main opponent and drawing parallels between Garvey and Trump.
Despite Garvey’s lack of political experience, his name recognition from his baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres helped him secure a spot in the general election. The race is expected to be fiercely contested, with both candidates vying for support from California voters.
As the campaign heats up, both Schiff and Garvey are gearing up for a competitive showdown in November. With the state’s political landscape favoring Democrats, the race will be closely watched as a key battleground for control of the Senate seat.
