Former baseball star Steve Garvey has inched ahead of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff in California’s U.S. Senate primary.
Garvey led Schiff by a slim margin of just 4,801 votes with more than 5 million votes tallied, about 85% of expected returns.
“As California’s votes are counted, it’s clear that our message of unity, common sense, and compassion resonates across the state,” Garvey said. “I am deeply honored by the trust and support shown in these preliminary results.”
Garvey has campaigned on a platform highlighting crime and homelessness in the state.
“I’m energized by our campaign’s momentum and ready for the challenge ahead,” Garvey continued. “I look forward to a spirited campaign on the critical issues facing us.”
Schiff will face Garvey in November to determine who succeeds the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
“I will continue to listen, learn, and lead with compassion and work to build consensus on the real issues that matter to our communities. Thank you to everyone who believes in the California comeback, together, we will make that vision a reality,” Garvey said.
