Steve Garvey isn't shy about throwing himself into baseball stardom as he runs for U.S. Senate. Garvey is officially enshrined as “.dodgers baseball legendHis jersey number was retired by the San Diego Padres, but he threw his hat into the campaign ring for the first time, believing he could garner statewide support.
“Giants fans came up to me and said, 'Garvey, I hate the Dodgers, but I'm voting for you,'” he told the Times last October. ”
The primary election will be held in a month, and the top two candidates will advance to the finals in November. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is supported by 25% of likely voters, Garvey and Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) are tied at 15% each, and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) is in fourth place with 7%.according to The poll was released on Thursday by USC, Long Beach State, and Cal Poly Pomona.
The poll asked voters to identify their favorite California baseball team. the vote broke down Your preferences will change accordingly. Garvey is running as a Republican in a state that is overwhelmingly Democratic. California's five major league baseball teams all have more registered Democrats than Republicans, with Los Angeles, San Francisco and Alameda counties even more registered. Less so in Orange and San Diego counties; according to Office of the Secretary of State.
That being said, who do your team's fans prefer?
Dodgers: Schiff 29%, Garvey 16%, Porter 15%, Lee 3%
Angels: Garvey 25%, Porter 22%, Schiff 15%, Lee 2%
Padres: Garvey 26%, Lee 15%, Schiff 15%, Porter 10%
Giants: Schiff 33%, Garvey 15%, Porter 14%, Lee 11%
A: Schiff 22%, Porter 18%, Garvey 13%, Lee 11%