Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks during a campaign event on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Norwalk, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Hanson)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the general election for California governor after making the case that the state desperately needs new leadership following more than 15 years of Democratic dominance.
He’ll face Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general and Biden administration health secretary, whom The Associated Press previously determined had won enough votes.
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