Steve Hilton: Can this British-born Republican be CA’s next governor?
As the Republican candidate for California governor, Steve Hilton has a steep mountain to climb.

As the Republican candidate for California governor, Steve Hilton has a steep mountain to climb. Democratic voters outnumber Republicans almost two-to-one, and the majority of California voters disapprove of President Donald Trump, who endorsed Hilton.
Nevertheless, Hilton hopes to be the first Republican to hold statewide office in 20 years. But who is Hilton and […]
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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