In California governor's race, Steve Hilton looks to court voters wary of Trump

13 articles, oldest first.

1. New York Post

   Steve Hilton makes provocative plea to anti-Trump Californians: ‘You have a choice’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Jul 22, 2026

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   Hilton is making an explicitly forward pitch for Democrats to cross party lines.

2. Los Angeles Times

   GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pleads case to anti-Trump voters ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Jul 22, 2026

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

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   At a campaign stop in Boyle Heights, Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton sought to appeal to voters frustrated with California while distancing the race from national politics

3. Daily Journal

   Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race ↗ (opens Daily Journal)

   Published Jul 22, 2026

   Same headline from 8 more outlets

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   LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican Steve Hilton launched his general election campaign for California governor Wednesday with a gambit to win over left-leaning voters who dominate the state: Even if they loathe President Donald Trump, he said, they should consider voting for him.

4. ABC 7 San Francisco

   In California governor's race, Steve Hilton looks to court voters wary of Trump ↗ (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

   Published Jul 23, 2026

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   Republican gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton is making an early play for one of the toughest voter blocks for any California Republican: voters who don't like President Donald Trump.

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