Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?
Summary
Steve Hilton, a British-born Republican, finished second in California’s primary for governor and will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the November runoff. Hilton is trying to change California’s Republican party by focusing on issues like housing and cost of living in a state that has been dominated by Democrats for many years.Key Facts
- Steve Hilton is originally from Britain and has lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
- He previously worked in British Conservative politics, as an entrepreneur, policy analyst, and Fox News host.
- Hilton finished second in California's open primary system, which advances the top two vote-getters no matter their party.
- The frontrunner is Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and former California attorney general.
- Hilton earned about 25% of votes, close behind Becerra and ahead of billionaire candidate Tom Steyer.
- He aims to revitalize the California Republican party, which hasn't won statewide office in 20 years.
- Hilton supports change on issues like housing shortages and high living costs, blaming long Democratic control.
- Although endorsed by President Donald Trump, Hilton has started to distance himself from Trump to appeal more broadly in California.
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