Former baseball player Steve Garvey, a Republican, will face off against Rep. Adam Schiff in California's senate race, in a mostly Democratic state that hasn't elected a GOP Senate candidate since 1988.
Key Points
Steve Garvey, a Republican and former baseball player, is challenging Rep. Adam Schiff in California's senate race
California has not elected a GOP Senate candidate since 1988
Pros
Potential for a competitive and interesting race
Bringing attention to California's political landscape
Cons
Longstanding trend of Democrats winning Senate seats in California