Steve Hilton

Recent media appearances

• DebateSep 30, 2026California governor debate: Xavier Becerra and Steve HiltonCNN

Top articles

1. The New York Times (via GV Wire)Becerra and Hilton Tangle Over Taxes and Trump in California Governor DebateOct 1, 2026
2. KTVU FOX 2Former Fox News host Steve Hilton to run for California governorApr 22, 2025

Overview

Steve Hilton is a former Fox News host and a former senior adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron. He moved to California in 2012, co-founded the tech startup Crowdpac and wrote the book Califailure. ktvu.com

He announced his run for governor in April 2025 and was the Republican nominee in 2026, endorsed by President Donald Trump, in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. ktvu.com abc30.com

Platform

• Says he would bring gas to $3 a gallon by ending the rules and fees he blames for high prices.stevehiltonforgovernor.com
• Says he would cut utility bills in half.stevehiltonforgovernor.com
• Proposes eliminating state income tax on the first $150,000 of earnings.stevehiltonforgovernor.com
• Proposes abolishing the $800 annual state tax on small businesses.stevehiltonforgovernor.com
• Says he would cancel California's high-speed rail project.abc30.com
• Says he would make reading by third grade a top priority and offer skills training in every school.stevehiltonforgovernor.com