About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming Senate election in California on November 5, 2024, the Democratic nominee is Adam Schiff, a former prosecutor who graduated from Harvard University. His Republican opponent is Steve Garvey, a former professional baseball player. Schiff, aged 64, has previously served in the House of Representatives, while Garvey, aged 75, has a background in the private sector.
The current composition of the United States Senate stands at 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans. In California, the population is 36% Non-Hispanic White, 41% Hispanic, 6% Black, and 16% Asian.
California has historically been a Democratic stronghold, with recent elections favoring the Democratic candidates by significant margins. In 2020, Joe Biden won the presidential election in the state by 29.2%, and in 2018, Dianne Feinstein secured her Senate seat with a margin of 54.2%. Given the state's strong Democratic leanings, the outcome of the upcoming Senate race is expected to follow suit.
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