Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad Hilton faces heavy backlash from within his own party for ‘Just Try It’ ad amid his longshot bid for California governor The Guardian - US · 4h ago
‘You seem to welcome immigrants who look like you’: Debate gets heated over immigration. Then, the Democrat candidate makes a serious accusation He accused the Republicans of double standards We Got This Covered · Oct 1
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra clash in testy California governor’s race debate The candidates running to replace Gavin Newsom sparred over taxes, immigration and regulating AI The Guardian - US · Oct 1
‘Of course I’m the underdog’: the British former spin doctor trying to turn California red Steve Hilton’s long-shot campaign for governor is courting Golden state voters with unapologetically populist message The Guardian - US · Sep 30
California's Latinas Are 30 points Tougher on Trump Than Latino Men Their Age: New UCLA-Berkeley Study A new UCLA-Berkeley study finds California Latinas far more likely than Latino men to oppose Trump's agenda and back migrant protections. Latin Times · Sep 20
Steve Hilton vows to abolish California DMV if elected governor Republican calls department of motor vehicles a ‘bloated bureaucracy’ as he seeks to boost his longshot campaign The Guardian - US · Sep 10
Oklahoma officials disagree over who can call a vote on a constitutional convention question Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 2
Steve Hilton Warns California Wealth Tax Could Drive Silicon Valley Talent, Investment Out of State: ‘Economic Suicide’ Political commentator Steve Hilton warned that a proposed California wealth tax could drive Silicon Valley’s top talent and investment out of the state, threatening the region’s technology and innovation economy. Benzinga · Aug 19
Mail ballot mirages aren’t fraud, but mail ballot fraud isn’t a complete myth The 2026 primaries are resurfacing controversies about mail-in ballots that were at the heart of election disputes in 2020. The Conversation · Jul 23
Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) to run for governor of California on Nov. 3 Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) are running in the general election for governor of California on Nov. 3. They advanced from the top-two primary on June 2. In the primary, Becerra received 28% of the vote and Hilton received 25%. Incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is term-limited. Ballotpedia · Jun 24
Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advance from the top-two primary for governor of California Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advanced from the top-two primary for governor of California on June 2, 2026. Of the 61 candidates who ran in the election, Becerra, Matt Mahan (D), Katie Porter (D), Tom Steyer (D), Antonio Villaraigosa (D), Chad Bianco (R), and Hilton led in polling… Ballotpedia · Jun 12
GOP fraud claims endanger democracy Trump told us this was coming 10 years ago: Republicans will only accept election results if they win Salon · Jun 11
California's Newest Major Governor Candidate Spent Most of His Life in Britain Steve Hilton is running for governor of California, but unlike most major candidates seeking the state's highest office, he spent the majority of his life thousands of miles away from Sacramento. Hilton was born in Britain and built his career in U.K. politics before moving to California in 2012 Latin Times · Jun 11
Trump takes credit after ex-Cameron aide makes run-off for California governor The US president said pressure he exerted on ‘cheating dogs’ saw Steve Hilton progress in the race for the top West Coast job. The Independent UK · Jun 10
International Business Times · Jun 10 Becerra, Hilton, To Square Off In California Governor's Race Democrat Xavier Becerra was the top vote getter in this month's gubernatorial primary after days of recount.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 First Thing: US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away Vice-president says he expects war to end in a week or a few months with ‘a deal that is good for US economically’
The Guardian - US · Jun 10 Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor? Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in November
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Republican Steve Hilton advances to face Xavier Becerra in general election race for California governor Republican and Democrat to face-off in November 3 general election to find successor to term-limited Gavin Newsom
The Guardian - US · Jun 9 Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November election
The Independent UK · Jun 9 How ‘The Hills’ reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed in his bid to become LA mayor Pratt's campaign, endorsed by President Donald Trump, was a blend of celebrity appeal – amplified by AI-generated videos – and a raw expression of public frustration
The Guardian - US · Jun 9 Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California, experts warn as president ramps up baseless claims Critics say president using well-worn playbook – with loyalists in key positions ready to amplify his message
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Blow to Trump as his LA mayor pick and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race Ex-reality TV star beaten into third place by leftist city council member Nithya Raman, according to latest projections
The Conversation · Jun 8 One Nation takes primary vote lead in Newspoll as Albanese’s ratings slump to record low Newspoll corroborates two polls I reported last week that had One Nation first on primary votes, although only by one point in Newspoll instead of three points in the YouGov and Redbridge polls.