Steve Hilton Emerges as Leading Republican in California Governor Primary
Steve Hilton, a former adviser to David Cameron and Fox News host, has taken the lead in the California governor primary, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Democrat Xavier Becerra in November.
In the recent California governor primary, Steve Hilton, known for his past role as an adviser to former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, has emerged as the leading Republican candidate.
Hilton's performance positions him to face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra, who has advanced to the runoff and is expected to be a formidable opponent in the November election.
As the results continue to unfold, the political landscape in California is shaping up, with both candidates preparing for a competitive race ahead.
Updates
Update at 00:42 UTC on 2026-06-06
Politico reported Xavier Becerra advances to runoff in California governor primary Politico. NPR News reported Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.
Sources: Politico, NPR News