Summary
Steve Hilton, who is supported by President Donald Trump, did not get the California Republican Party's endorsement for the governor's race. The party could not choose a candidate as neither Hilton nor his main rival, Chad Bianco, received enough votes. This situation highlights divisions among Republicans in California.
Key Facts
- Steve Hilton is running for governor in California with President Trump's endorsement.
- The California Republican Party did not endorse any candidate after Hilton and Bianco both failed to get enough delegate votes.
- Hilton received 442 votes, and Bianco received 496 votes; 75 delegates chose not to endorse.
- In California, the top two primary vote-getters, regardless of party, advance to the general election.
- The November election will find a new governor since current Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again.
- The Republican Party's inability to unite might hurt their chances in the election.
- The race includes over 50 candidates, with no clear frontrunner from the Democratic side.
- Hilton leads Bianco slightly in early polls.
