Steve Hilton Advances to California Gubernatorial General Election Against Xavier Becerra
Conservative commentator and Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton secured a spot in California's November gubernatorial general election after the state's jungle primary. He will face Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, in a race to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom. The matchup is significant as California has roughly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans, giving Becerra a structural advantage.
Steve Hilton, a British-born conservative commentator and former Fox News host, advanced to California's general election after the state's jungle primary, where all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation. He will face Democrat Xavier Becerra, who served as Health and Human Services secretary under President Biden. Hilton's campaign has centered on criticizing Democratic leadership and addressing issues including the state's high cost of living, homelessness crisis, and tax burden. Backed by President Donald Trump, Hilton framed his candidacy as offering "change" and a "new direction" for California. If elected, he would be the first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006, though Democrats hold a significant registration advantage in the state.
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Steve Hilton moves to California gubernatorial general election, says Golden State has a 'chance for change'
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