Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host endorsed by President Donald Trump, will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California's gubernatorial race in November.
Hilton campaigned on affordability issues and reducing bureaucracy, arguing voters are ready for change after 16 years of Democratic control.
He faces a steep uphill battle in California, where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by roughly 4.6 million.
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Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election in California’s gubernatorial race.
