Former Fox News host Steve Hilton to run for governor of California

Steve Hilton, former David Cameron adviser, to run for California governor

Ex-advertising executive, who hosted a Fox News show and has criticised Kamala Harris, will stand as a Republican David Cameron’s former top adviser Steve Hilton has joined the 2026 race for California governor, running as a Republican to replace the Democrats’ Gavin Newsom, who is prevented by law from seeking a third term.Hilton, who hosted a show on Fox News for six years, launched his campaign with the theme “Golden Again: Great Jobs, Great …

Former Fox News host Steve Hilton to run for governor of California

Conservative commentator Steve Hilton will announce that he’s joining the 2026 race for California governor, running as a Republican to replace Democrat Gavin Newsom, who is prevented by law from seeking a third term

Former Fox News Contributor Steve Hilton Announces Campaign For California Governor

Steve Hilton, a former Fox News contributor, has launched a campaign for California governor. “It’s time to end the years of Democrat failure,” Hilton said in a kickoff video. It’s time to make California Golden Again ☀️ pic.twitter.com/unpY2f5Hv4— Steve Hilton For Governor (@SteveHiltonShow) April 21, 2025 Hilton is running as a Republican, although he will be in an open primary next year. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Ka…

Conservative commentator Steve Hilton announces a run for California governor

Conservative commentator and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Hilton is the second prominent Republican to enter the 2026 race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.