"Steve Garvey Defeated in California Senate Election"
Retired World Series champion Steve Garvey was unsuccessful in his attempt on Tuesday to secure California's open position in the U.S. Senate.
Garvey, a member of the Republican party, was not favored to defeat Democratic Representative Adam Schiff, who played a significant role in the first impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. As of Wednesday morning, Schiff had received 57 percent of the votes, while Garvey had only received 42.7 percent.
In his concession speech, Garvey expressed his gratitude for the support and votes he received. He stated, "It was a privilege to be your chosen candidate and to represent you throughout our great state. We discussed important issues and ideas, such as the high cost of living, addressing homelessness, ensuring community safety, improving public education, and securing our borders."
He continued, "Your vote for me in this general election was not a vote against someone, but a call for California to once again become the heart of America. We need to get our country back on track and lead the world in achieving great things."
"Our campaign was never about personal gain or party politics. It was always about working towards a common goal - what is best for all people," Garvey added.
Garvey was running for the seat left vacant by the passing of Dianne Feinstein, who died in September 2023.
The 75-year-old Garvey is a beloved figure in California, having spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-82) and San Diego Padres (1983-87). He was named the National League Most Valuable Player in 1974 and won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981. He was also selected to the All-Star team 10 times.
On Tuesday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that Garvey was one of eight former players on the Class Era Hall of Fame ballot. The results of the voting will be revealed on December 8th.
