Steve Hilton issues fiery message as he takes the lead in CA governor’s race
Steve Hilton has emerged as the frontrunner in the California gubernatorial primary, positioning himself as a candidate for change against the Democratic establishment. He aims to reduce the financial burden on Californians and has received support from former President Trump. As he prepares for a likely matchup against Xavier Becerra in the general election, Hilton emphasizes the need to appeal to a broader voter base.
- ▪Steve Hilton is currently leading in the early returns of the California gubernatorial primary election.
- ▪He aims to reduce costs for Californians and has a plan to work with economists to ensure its feasibility.
- ▪Hilton received an endorsement from former President Trump, who expressed his support on social media.
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Politics Steve Hilton issues fiery message as he takes the lead in CA governor’s race By Annie Gaus Published June 3, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton — the current frontrunner in early returns from the primary election — held an ebullient news conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Capitol after to deliver a new pitch to California voters. “The campaign starts today,” said Hilton, who appears likely to face off against Democratic establishment candidate Xavier Becerra in the November general election. “Our goal is to act quickly and immediately to take less money out of people’s pockets, so they can afford to live in California.
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