One of the biggest races in California is actually one of the quietest in the 2024 General Election. The race for U.S. Senate got a lot of attention during the primary with three powerful Democrats and a Republican baseball star fighting for the job. Now it's down to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and former National League All-Star Steve Garvey on the Republican side. KCRA 3's Edie Lambert spoke with both candidates. See Garvey's responses to questions on the issues below. Watch Schiff's interview Wednesday at 6 p.m. on KCRA 3. IMMIGRATIONQuestion: "I know immigration has been a big issue for your campaign. What are you focused on in these last weeks before the election?"Steve Garvey: "The establishment of cartels in the United States and the human trafficking, especially women and children. And lately, I've thought a lot about what's happening to women in this country. I will look at this as the next U.S. senator, on this abuse of women, the attack on women, and let's put together something that's going to protect you, my daughters, my wife.Question: Is that protecting them from immigrants, from illegal immigration?Steve Garvey: "All the victims basically have been women. So the underside of these illegal aliens -- and now we've determined that there are 30,000 to 40,000 criminals, murderers that are out there -- are going to attack the weakest, and they attack women with violent crimes against them. So I think we should start to talk about how we protect our women."COST OF LIVING Question: What is one specific thing that you would do to make life more affordable for Californians?Steve Garvey: "Well, let's get back to gas and oil. Let's open up the spigots again. I think once that was done, was the beginning of really strapping Americans, and the cost of living skyrocketing and inflation going double digits over the last four years."Question: So when you say "open up the spigots again," what does that look like?Steve Garvey: "Well, it's a rough term for, let's assume that there is climate change, and I really believe in that. But I think there was so much of a rush to judgment to tell the people 'you're going to have 10 years, have to buy all-electric vehicles,' without thinking, without going through a process of testing these ideas and going forward.REACTION TO NOT BEING ENDORSED BY DONALD TRUMPQuestion: Your name came up very recently in the state, when former President Trump made an appearance in Southern California. He said he was not endorsing you because you had not asked. I quote, "I think he's made a big mistake because he hasn't reached out to MAGA, and if he doesn't have MAGA, he's got no chance." So what is your reaction to that?Steve Garvey: "Well, you and I talked from the beginning when I started this, my race was going to be very unique. It was going to be extremely difficult. I didn't get into this because it was easy. I got into it because it was hard. We want to get back to a two-voice state. And I only wanted the endorsements of police and sheriffs and first responders."HOMELESSNESSQuestion: You did come to Sacramento before the primary and spent time at some of the homeless encampments in this area. At the time, there was some criticism that you didn't have specifics as to what you would do on a federal level to help. Have you developed that now, ten months later?Steve Garvey: "Yes. One of the first things I'll do as the next elected U.S. senator would be to call for a federal audit as to where that $20 billion went to the homeless. And by the way, last year homelessness increased 15%. And California is the leading state in the union with homeless."PUBLIC FINANCESQuestion: "What would you want people to know about your ability to manage public finances, given your personal finances?"Steve Garvey: "Well, I might not be on the finance committee (laughs), but I also think that I will be somebody that again, is very diligent. I have my strengths. I have some areas I'm not as strong in, but I'm honest and straightforward. If I do make a mistake, I am diligent in correcting that."ABORTIONQuestion: People in California may wonder, would you back a federal ban on abortion?Steve Garvey: "No."Question: OK, and is there anything that you want our viewers to know about your position?Steve Garvey: "Well, my position has been consistent. As a senator, I have to listen to the voice of the people, and the voice of the people is for a bill constitution, bill for abortion. So I pledge to support that. Am I Catholic? Yes. Do I believe in life at conception? Yes. That's my opinion. But I also believe in the people that I represent and we'll work tirelessly to make sure that their voice is heard."For more information about the November election, including key issues and other races on the ballot, check out the KCRA 3 Voter Guide.Find more political news from our national team here.