Adam Schiff, left, and Steve Garvey (Getty Images)
Garvey said this is the first time in 14 years a Republican statewide candidate in California has surpassed the fundraising of a Democratic candidate.
"It’s understandable that they felt they had to take dramatic action when this news came out," he added. "When Adam Schiff announced that he believes President Biden shouldn’t seek re-election, it dominated the news cycle for the day, helping in part to bury our fundraising success story."
Between April 1 and June 30, Garvey reportedly raised $5.4 million to Schiff's $4.1 million.
Garvey also questioned why Schiff was quick to call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race but did not call on him to resign.
"The question must be asked: If Schiff doesn’t believe Biden can be an effective candidate, why does he believe that he can continue to be an effective president? It’s clear from Schiff’s own words that he is very concerned about his and other down ticket’s chances this November," Garvey said.
Earlier this week, Schiff praised Biden's accomplishments while in office, claiming, "Joe Biden has been one of the most consequential presidents in our nation's history, and his lifetime of service as a Senator, a Vice President, and now as President has made our country better.
"But our nation is at a crossroads," the California representative warned.
Garvey, a former professional baseball player, will take on Schiff in the Golden State's Nov. 5 election. (Steve Garvey)
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Schiff's announcement made him the 20th congressional Democrat to urge Biden to exit the race. He is also the most prominent House Democrat to do so.
So far, a combined 35 Democrats from the House and Senate have called on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election.
Fox News Digital's Julia Johnson and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.
Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent via email and on X: @RealKyleMorris.
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