Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race
Republican Steve Hilton has kicked off his general election campaign for governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra.
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National story. 13 articles from 13 sources. Updated Jul 23, 2026.
Part of The 2026 California governor race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
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GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pleads case to anti-Trump voters
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4 sourcesIn California governor's race, Steve Hilton looks to court voters wary of Trump
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6 sourcesGOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pleads case to anti-Trump voters
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Steve Hilton makes provocative plea to anti-Trump Californians: ‘You have a choice’