Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is facing off with Republican former professional baseball player Steve Garvey in the race for the U.S. Senate seat long held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

The California U.S. Senate race between Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey has become one of the most closely watched races in the nation. The election will not only shape the future of California but also has significant implications for the broader national political landscape.

The race is for California's first open Senate seat in eight years unofficially started when Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Democrat and former EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler to the seat shortly after Feinstein's death. She declined to enter the race, ensuring no candidate had the power of incumbency, even if short.

California voters are filling the U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Democratic U.S. Rep.

Adam Schiff and Republican former Dodger Steve Garvey will square off Tuesday in the battle to claim the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff is considered a heavy favorite to win the seat in Democrat- heavy California,

Yet polls have consistently said US Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Glendale, is going to clobber Garvey next week in their U.S. Senate race. And Nonpartisan analysts suggest any notion that Garvey has a shot at the Senate seat is a dream.

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff will face Republican and former MLB star Steve Garvey to become California's next U.S. senator. See results here after 8 p.m. on Election Day.

California voters are filling the U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey are contending for the coveted seat,