Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited'
Steve Hilton, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in California, expressed optimism about the upcoming election results. He believes that President Trump's endorsement has energized the Republican base and could lead to a successful night for the party. Hilton is competing against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and is hopeful that Republicans will not be shut out of the race due to the state's primary system.
- ▪Steve Hilton is a Republican candidate for governor in California.
- ▪He received endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
- ▪Hilton is competing against Chad Bianco in a crowded primary race.
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State and Local Elections Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited' Steve Hilton was pressed on fellow Republican Chad Bianco remaining in the crowded field By Charles Creitz , Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 2, 2026 8:06pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Steve Hilton praises Trump's endorsement, mum on Bianco remaining in race California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton talks to Fox News Digital about President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's endorsement.
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