Trump-backed Steve Hilton advances to general election for California governor
Conservative commentator Steve Hilton is headed to California’s gubernatorial general election, facing off against Xavier Becerra, former President Joe Biden’s health and human services secretary.

TL;DR
- Steve Hilton will compete against Xavier Becerra in the California gubernatorial general election.
- Hilton received 25% of the vote in the open primary, placing second behind Becerra.
- Donald Trump endorsed Hilton.
- Hilton's campaign focused on lowering taxes, changing insurance plans, and easing gun restrictions.
- Hilton criticized Becerra for supporting Newsom's homelessness policies.