LIZ PEEK: California voters fed up with Democrats may turn to Steve Hilton for change
California voters disillusioned with Democratic leadership may consider Republican Steve Hilton as a candidate for governor, amid growing dissatisfaction with issues like affordability and homelessness. Democrats are seen as having a weak field, with high-profile figures like Kamala Harris opting out of the race. Hilton, a former Fox News host and advisor to David Cameron, is currently leading in the polls ahead of the June 2 primary.
- ▪California has been controlled by Democrats with a two-thirds legislative supermajority since 2018 and has had a Democratic governor since 2011.
- ▪The state faces significant challenges including high costs of living, homelessness, poverty, and illegal immigration.
- ▪A CBS poll found that half of California voters want a candidate who promises change.
- ▪Steve Hilton, a Republican and former advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is leading in the polls for the gubernatorial race.
- ▪California's open primary system allows the top two candidates to advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.
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Opinion LIZ PEEK: California voters fed up with Democrats may turn to Steve Hilton for change Democrats concede their field is 'lackluster' as former VP Kamala Harris opted against entering the race for governor By Liz Peek Fox News Published May 5, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video There’s a 'majority for change' in California: Steve Hilton California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses the battle for the state on 'The Big Weekend Show.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In 2016, then-presidential candidate Trump famously asked black voters "What do you have to lose?" if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) {…
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