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Republican Steve Hilton advances to California governor general election

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Republican Steve Hilton advances to the general election for governor in California

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  1. California governor's race: Steve Hilton leads Xavier Becerra in tight race

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Steve Hilton roasts Xavier Becerra with sitcom-style ad after Dem gov. candidate advances to runoff: ‘Is this a joke?’

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in California's gubernatorial race

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

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    Republican Steve Hilton advances to California governor general election

    Headline from WMUR ·

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  1. Washington Examiner

    California governor primary: Hilton, Becerra and Steyer make final pitch (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and billionaire Tom Steyer make their final pitches to voters in the California primary.

  2. Newsweek

    California Governor race: Final polls, odds for Hilton, Becerra and Steyer (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer along with Republican Steve Hilton are locked in a tight three-way race for two spots.

  3. CBS News

    California governor's race: Steve Hilton leads Xavier Becerra in tight race (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election, according to polling data.

  4. New York Post

    Exclusive | Steve Hilton: 'It's now or never for California' in election (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Republican candidate Steve Hilton issued one final plea to voters ready to go vote Tuesday for the next governor of California.

  5. Deadline

    California Governor Primary Results: Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra Lead (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The early returns showed a race between Hilton, a Republican, and Becerra, a Democrat.

  6. Variety

    Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton were out to an early lead in the race for California governor, while Tom Steyer urged supporters to be patient.

  7. Fox News

    Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra in the lead with votes still to be counted in California's gubernatorial primary. The top two candidates will advance to the general election.

  8. New York Post

    California governor primary & LA mayor races results live updates: Steve Hilton surges in tight race (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Candidates Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead in the California governor's race. Karen Bass is headed toward a runoff in the LA mayoral election with Spencer Pratt trailing.

  9. The Guardian

    California primary election results: governor’s race too close to call (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted

  10. Washington Examiner

    Hilton, Becerra, Steyer in early lead in California governor's race as vote count continues (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer take the early lead in the California governor's race, with more votes left to be counted.

  11. Lamag

    California Governor Race: Hilton Leads Becerra After Primary (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Steve Hilton leads Xavier Becerra in California’s governor race as vote counting continues and the November matchup takes shape.

  12. Fox News

    Steve Hilton launches ad mocking Xavier Becerra's '36 years' as a career politician in California gov race (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Steve Hilton launches a campaign ad targeting Xavier Becerra, signaling California's gubernatorial general election fight may be underway as primary ballots are still being counted.

  13. New York Post

    Steve Hilton roasts Xavier Becerra with sitcom-style ad after Dem gov. candidate advances to runoff: ‘Is this a joke?’ (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Xavier Becerra is already projected to advance to the November election, while Hilton seems likely to join.

  14. PJ Media

    California: Republican Steve Hilton Advances to Gubernatorial General Election (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Republican Steve Hilton advances to California's 2026 gubernatorial general election amid vote count controversy.

  15. Townhall

    Republican Advances to General Election in California Governor's Race (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Steve Hilton advances to California governor's race general election against Xavier Becerra in 2026.

  16. Breitbart News

    Republican Steve Hilton Advances in California Gubernatorial Race (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton advanced in the gubernatorial race and will compete against Xavier Becerra.

  17. KYMA Yuma

    Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in California's gubernatorial race (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    NBC News projects Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the general election in California's gubernatorial race to face Democrat Xavier Becerra.

  18. NBC News

    Republican Steve Hilton to face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    NBC News projected Tuesday that Hilton, a former Fox News host, will advance from a crowded all-party primary field to the general election.

  19. WMUR

    Republican Steve Hilton advances to California governor general election (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Republican Steve Hilton advances to the general election for governor in California

  20. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

    Published

    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    CNN By Kaanita Iyer, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election in California’s gubernatorial race.Hilton,

  21. New York Post

    Steve Hilton shares intimate message with voters as he prepares for battle with Dem favorite (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Republican Steve Hilton secured his spot in California’s gubernatorial showdown against Democrat Xavier Becerra, launching a personal campaign video.

  22. ABC 30 Fresno

    Republican Steve Hilton advances to CA governor runoff, will face Xavier Becerra in November (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November general election and face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the California governor's race.

  23. Fox News

    Steve Hilton moves to California gubernatorial general election, says Golden State has a 'chance for change' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Conservative commentator Steve Hilton advances to California's November gubernatorial election, where he will face Democrat Xavier Becerra.

  24. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

    Published

    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.

  25. Deadline

    Steve Hilton To Advance To November In California Governor's Race (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    The former Fox News host will have one of two slots on the ballot.

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