Republican Steven Hilton advances to general election for California governor

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Coverage of the event diverges in the framing of the story, with right-leaning outlets such as PJ Media and the New York Post leading with Hilton's advancement. The Washington Examiner and Fox News also emphasized Trump's endorsement of…

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Republican Steven Hilton advances to general election for California governor

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▪Politics Republican Steven Hilton advances to general election for California governor By Annie Gaus Published June 9, 2026, 7:58 p.m.
▪ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
▪Add The California Post on Google Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the primary election for California governor, where he will face Democrat Xavier Becerra.

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▪ Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race - AP News — Google News
▪ Trump-backed Hilton advances to California governor general election — Fox News
▪ Trump-backed Steve Hilton advances to general election for California governor — Washington Examiner
▪ California: Republican Steve Hilton Advances to Gubernatorial General Election — PJ Media

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Politics Republican Steven Hilton advances to general election for California governor By Annie Gaus Published June 9, 2026, 7:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the primary election for California governor, where he will face Democrat Xavier Becerra. Hilton, a former Fox News host, had nearly 25% of the vote Tuesday — enough to send him through to the November election, according to the AP. Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the primary election for California governor, where he face Democrat Xavier Becerra. AP Photo/Benjamin Hanson “What an incredible honor to be chosen by Californians to lead the movement for change in the greatest state in the greatest nation on earth.

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