Steve Hilton: could this British former Fox News host be California’s next governor?
Summary
Steve Hilton, a British former adviser and Fox News host, is running as a Republican candidate for governor of California. Despite California's strong Democratic history, Hilton is currently leading or close in polls ahead of a primary election, partly due to a divided Democratic field.Key Facts
- Steve Hilton was an adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a host on Fox News.
- Hilton is running for governor in California as a Republican.
- California usually votes strongly Democratic and has large Democratic majorities in government.
- Polls show Hilton narrowly leading or close to leading in the state’s primary election.
- Another Republican, Chad Bianco, is also polling well in the race.
- The Democratic field is crowded and divided, with one candidate dropping out amid misconduct allegations.
- Hilton has the most individual donors and ranks third in fundraising behind two leading Democrats.
- Hilton is campaigning by visiting many parts of California and appealing to voters unhappy with one-party Democratic control.
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