Steve Hilton Enters California Governor Race as Republican

Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and ex-advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, has launched a campaign for governor of California as a Republican, aiming to break the state's long-standing Democratic dominance. Hilton, who became a U.S. citizen in 2021 after moving from the UK in 2012, is running with the slogan 'Make California Golden Again' and has been endorsed by Vivek Ramaswamy. He emphasizes his experience as an immigrant who has 'lived the California dream' and criticizes the state's high housing costs, taxes, and one-party rule, arguing for more balance and practical policies. Hilton has published a book, 'Califailure,' detailing his views on reversing what he calls the state's decline. The race is expected to be competitive, with other notable candidates including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and the potential entry of Vice President Kamala Harris, who would bring significant national attention to the contest. Recent polling suggests that nearly half of likely California voters are open to supporting a Republican candidate for governor.