Steve Garvey, Former MLB Star, Launches Senate Campaign to Revitalize California

Former baseball star Steve Garvey, a Republican with no political background, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in California previously held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Garvey faces an uphill battle in a heavily Democratic state, but hopes his name recognition will give him an advantage. Several Democratic candidates, including Reps. Katie Porter, Barbara Lee, and Adam B. Schiff, are also vying for the seat. Garvey's campaign will focus on quality-of-life issues, public safety, and education. Republicans have not won a Senate race in California in 35 years, but Garvey could benefit from the state's nonpartisan primary system.