MLB legend may win US Senate seat, giving GOP first victory in decades.

Could MLB Legend Steve Garvey Give GOP First Victory in Decades?

It’s been over three decades since a Republican candidate won a U.S. Senate race in deep-blue California. But that could change in 2024 with the potential candidacy of MLB legend Steve Garvey.

“I think Steve Garvey would be one of the most interesting and dynamic candidates for a statewide office Republicans have had in decades,” Republican National Committeeman Shawn Steel told ABC News.

“He’s good on the stump … and he reminds me of a Reagan-esque approach,” Steel added, referring to former Republican President Ronald Reagan, another Californian.

Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres during his 19-year career, has met with “senior GOP officials” about a Senate bid, according to ABC News. While he’s noncommittal, his potential candidacy comes at a time when the current Democratic senator, Dianne Feinstein, has announced that she is not seeking another term amid mounting questions about her health.

Heavy Hitters on the Democratic Side

There are some heavy hitters on the Democratic side of the ledger vying for the seat, including California Reps. Katie Porter, Adam Schiff, and Barbara Lee. Porter and Lee are reliably liberal Democrats who are well-known in their districts, while Schiff has become a virtual household name thanks to his highly publicized clashes with then-President Donald Trump, especially during the first impeachment.

On the Republican side, attorney Eric Early announced his bid in April. But some Republicans see Garvey as a strong challenger for the seat.

While every election season gets heated, given what’s at stake and who could potentially be involved in the 2024 cycle, next year’s election season is shaping up to be explosive.

• Garvey is seriously considering entering the race
• He could be one of the most interesting and dynamic candidates for a statewide office Republicans have had in decades
• Heavy hitters on the Democratic side include California Reps. Katie Porter, Adam Schiff, and Barbara Lee
• Attorney Eric Early announced his bid in April

Garvey’s “Mr. Clean” good-guy image and Reagan-esque approach could make him a formidable opponent in the race.

The last time a Republican won a U.S. Senate race in California was in 1988, when incumbent Pete Wilson held off Democrat Leo T. McCarthy. But with Garvey potentially entering the race, Republicans may have their best shot yet at ending this losing streak.

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