Former Cameron adviser Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race
Summary
Steve Hilton, a former adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a Fox News host, will advance to the November election for California governor. He will face Democrat Xavier Becerra, former health secretary under President Biden, in the race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.Key Facts
- Steve Hilton secured his place to run for California governor after the primary election in June.
- Hilton is backed by President Donald Trump and would be the first Republican governor in California in 15 years if elected.
- Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and former California attorney general and U.S. health secretary, is Hilton’s opponent in the general election.
- More than 60 candidates mostly Democrats competed in the primary to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.
- Becerra would be California’s first Latino governor since 1875; Latinos are about 41% of the state’s population.
- The race is the most expensive governor’s contest in California history, involving heavy spending and support for other Democratic candidates.
- Hilton moved from the UK to the U.S. in 2012, became a U.S. citizen in 2021, and hosted a Fox News show from 2017 to 2023.
- President Trump has expressed strong support for Hilton, claiming he will improve California and work well with the federal government.
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