Steve Hilton Moves to California Gubernatorial General Election, Says Golden State Has a 'Chance for Change'

GOP candidate Steve Hilton advances to California's November gubernatorial election, saying the state has a "chance for change" as he prepares to face Xavier Becerra.

Steve Hilton Moves to California Gubernatorial General Election, Says Golden State Has a 'Chance for Change'

TL;DR

  • Steve Hilton, a conservative commentator and former Fox News host, will advance to the California gubernatorial general election.
  • He will face Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in November.
  • Hilton stated that California has a "chance for change" and a "new direction."
  • The campaign has criticized Democratic leadership, particularly Gov. Gavin Newsom, and focused on issues like the cost of living, homelessness, and taxes.
  • California uses a jungle primary system where the top two finishers advance to the general election.
  • Hilton, if elected, would be the first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006.