Republican candidate Steve Hilton demands Chad Bianco drop out of CA governor race
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, is urging rival Chad Bianco to withdraw from the race. He warns that a divided Republican party could lead to a Democratic sweep in the general election. With the primary approaching, Hilton emphasizes the need for unity among GOP candidates to avoid a 'Doomsday Scenario.'
- ▪Steve Hilton has called on Chad Bianco to drop out of the California governor race.
- ▪Hilton believes that a split Republican vote could allow Democrats to dominate the general election.
- ▪Recent polling shows Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer tied for first place, with Bianco trailing in fourth.
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Politics Republican candidate Steve Hilton demands Chad Bianco drop out of CA governor race By Daniel Farr Published May 30, 2026, 10:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is making an urgent appeal to Republican rival Chad Bianco to exit the race, warning that a divided GOP could hand Democrats both spots in California’s general election. With just days before Tuesday’s primary, Hilton argued the contest has become a battle among three candidates for two coveted spots on the November ballot. 4 California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP “It’s a very, very tight race,” Hilton said in a social media post.
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