# Steve Hilton

> Steve Hilton is the Republican nominee for Governor of California in 2026. He is a political commentator and television host. He advanced from the June 2, 2026 top-two primary, in which incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Governor
- Current office: Political commentator
- State: CA
- Race: California Gubernatorial Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Race rating: Solid D

## Opponents in this race

- [Xavier Becerra](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/xavier-becerra-ca-gov-2026.md) — Democratic

Last updated: 2026-06-15T02:02:53.675Z

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