Steve Hilton
Coverage of Steve Hilton in the Nexus archive.
- Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises
Xavier Becerra’s gubernatorial campaign approach involves vague policy proposals, which he attributes to a 'pivotal lesson' from past political commitments. He has stated that California needs improved housing by reducing permitting times and making affordable funding accessible, but he hesitates to commit to specific targets or financial savings for public healthcare programs.
- Becerra pledges to debate Hilton — more than once — between now and Nov. 3
Xavier Becerra pledged to participate in more than one debate against Steve Hilton. This commitment relates to the California governor's race. The debates are scheduled to take place between now and November 3.
- Becerra pledges to debate Hilton — more than once — between now and Nov. 3
Xavier Becerra pledged on Tuesday that he will participate in more than one debate against Steve Hilton. This commitment was made regarding the California governor's race.
- Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
A new poll indicates that Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Steve Hilton in the race for California governor. This campaign activity is taking place as the election heads into the general election.
- Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
A new poll shows that Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Steve Hilton in the race for California governor. This outcome is reported as the campaign heads into the general election.
- Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. The provided content offers information about what people need to know regarding these two candidates.
- Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. The article serves as a guide to provide readers with information about both candidates.
- CA gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accuses Xavier Becerra of putting migrant children at risk
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accused Xavier Becerra of mishandling the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children during a campaign stop in Fresno. The criticism is part of Hilton's ongoing campaign against Becerra.
- CA gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accuses Xavier Becerra of putting migrant children at risk
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accused Xavier Becerra of mishandling the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children during a campaign stop in Fresno. The criticism occurred as part of Hilton's ongoing campaign against Becerra, who is his opponent in the election.
- Xavier Becerra refuses to answer questions on migrant child crisis under his watch
Xavier Becerra refused to answer questions about a migrant child crisis and agreed to debate Steve Hilton as he left reporters. He provided only one response before departing.
- California Republicans tried to cut him off. Then he beat them from the right
Right-wing group Reform California defeated establishment Republican candidates in June primaries. Candidates backed by Reform California, including Kristie Bruce-Lane and Darin DuPont, outperformed party-endorsed rivals despite a cease-and-desist letter from GOP leaders. Reform California's influence grows as it challenges traditional GOP strategies in California.
- Bombshell poll shows Steve Hilton leading Xavier Becerra in major California county
A recent poll shows Republican Steve Hilton leading Democrat Xavier Becerra in a major California county, with the race described as a genuine toss-up in that area.
- Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to agree to a series of debates in California's governor's race
Steve Hilton, a Republican, challenges Xavier Becerra to six debates in California's governor's race. Becerra has not committed to the debates.
- Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to agree to a series of debates in California's governor's race
Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to agree to a series of debates in California's governor's race. Hilton claims Becerra has not committed to six debates in the race.
- Xavier Becerra ignored minors exposed to trafficking, claims gubernatorial rival Steve Hilton
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra's gubernatorial rival, accuses him of ignoring minors exposed to trafficking. A whistleblower claims workers protecting children faced retaliation, including one fired for investigating a 13-year-old’s sponsor.
- California governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra faces backlash over street taco comments
Xavier Becerra, a frontrunner in the California governor's race, faces backlash over comments regarding street vendors. The controversy was sparked by a social media video posted by Steve Hilton, referencing a hard-shell taco.
- Steve Hilton courts ‘abandoned’ Latino voters with promise to restore the California dream
Steve Hilton is targeting Latino voters in California by promising to reform public schools, eliminate the annual $800 small-business tax, and reduce utility bills by half. He frames these proposals as a way to restore the 'California dream' for the community.
- Steve Hilton unleashes new ‘Gladiator’-style campaign video conquering the political machine
Steve Hilton, the GOP candidate for California governor, has launched a new campaign video inspired by the style of the film 'Gladiator'. The video aims to depict him as a figure 'conquering the political machine'.
- Steve Hilton takes governor campaign to Boyle Heights, criticizes response to warehouse fire cleanup
Steve Hilton, part of a governor campaign, criticized local leaders and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for a 45-day deadline to remove rotting food following a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.
- In California governor's race, Steve Hilton looks to court voters wary of Trump
Steve Hilton, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, is seeking to attract voters who are not aligned with President Donald Trump. The article highlights his strategy to court these voters in the California governor's race.
- Steve Hilton battles Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and the ‘Machine’ in new AI-driven campaign ad
Republican Steve Hilton released an AI-driven campaign ad in California's governor's race, depicting Gov. Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and the state's Democratic establishment as a political 'machine' that will nominate Xavier Becerra as the next governor. The ad was produced by Charles Curran.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, launched his campaign by urging left-leaning voters to support him despite their dislike of Donald Trump, who has endorsed him. Hilton promised to address California’s high cost of living, including lowering gas prices, utility bills, and income taxes, while criticizing Democrats for the state’s political and social issues. His Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, dismissed Hilton as a 'Trump puppet' and rejected his campaign's claims.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race
Republican Steve Hilton is campaigning for governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra, suggesting voters who dislike Trump may still support him.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
Republican Steve Hilton launched his California governor campaign targeting left-leaning voters who dislike Donald Trump, promising to lower gas prices, utility bills, and eliminate state income taxes on the first $150,000. He blamed Democrats for the state's issues, while his Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, criticized him as Trump's puppet.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
Republican Steve Hilton launched his California governor campaign, urging voters to support him despite disliking Donald Trump. He promised to lower gas prices, utility bills, and eliminate income taxes on the first $150,000 in earnings, blaming Democrats for the state's issues. His Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, criticized Hilton as a 'Trump puppet.'
- GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pleads case to anti-Trump voters
GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, endorsed by Trump, is campaigning in Boyle Heights to appeal to voters frustrated with California while distancing the race from national politics.
- GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pleads case to anti-Trump voters
Steve Hilton, a Trump-endorsed GOP gubernatorial candidate, is appealing to voters frustrated with California while distancing the race from national politics. He made a campaign stop in Boyle Heights to reach anti-Trump voters.
- Steve Hilton on the Murdochs, David Ellison, and conservative media’s California
Steve Hilton, a former British Prime Minister David Cameron strategist and Fox News host, discusses his career in politics and media, his Republican gubernatorial campaign in California, and topics including David Ellison's Paramount, the Murdochs, and conservative media's portrayal of California. He contrasts his primary success against Spencer Pratt and reflects on his role in conservative media.
- Steve Hilton makes provocative plea to anti-Trump Californians: ‘You have a choice’
Steve Hilton urges anti-Trump Californians to make a choice, explicitly encouraging Democrats to cross party lines.
- Becerra leads Hilton by wide margin in California governor's race, new poll finds
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra leading Steve Hilton in the California governor's race by a wide margin.
- Becerra leads Hilton by wide margin in California governor's race, new poll finds
A new poll indicates Democrat Xavier Becerra is leading Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. The survey shows a significant margin in favor of Becerra.
- Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton delivered speeches to Latino leaders in downtown Los Angeles as part of their efforts in the California governor's race, each emphasizing familiar themes. The candidates are positioning themselves ahead of the reshaped race.
- Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton addressed Latino leaders in downtown L.A. with speeches focusing on their positions for the California governor's race. Both candidates emphasized familiar themes while positioning themselves ahead of the election.
- Lawmakers Look To Make Abortion Shield Laws Less Dependent on Who’s Governor
California lawmakers are advancing legislation to require governors to deny extradition requests for healthcare providers who prescribe abortion medication or administer gender-affirming care, reducing reliance on gubernatorial discretion. The bill also shields individuals aiding patients in accessing legal care across state lines, amid political tensions between conservative and liberal states following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- Lowering California’s high utility costs takes more than flashy slogans. It needs these reforms
California's electricity rates, nearly double the national average, require reforms beyond campaign promises like rate freezes or breaking up PG&E. The article highlights wildfire-related costs as a key driver of rate increases and proposes solutions such as reducing utility profit margins on mitigation projects and enforcing stricter utility budgets.
- Steve Hilton: Can this British-born Republican be CA’s next governor?
Steve Hilton, a British-born Republican candidate for California governor, has a background in UK politics and aligns with Donald Trump but holds some conflicting views on issues like welfare and living wages. California's political landscape, with a Democratic majority and low Trump approval, poses a challenge for his campaign.
- The hack and the flack: How Steve Hilton’s wife Rachel Whetstone conquered California
Rachel Whetstone, wife of Steve Hilton, served as a communications chief for Google, Facebook, Uber, and Netflix, shaping Silicon Valley's political strategies. The article questions whether she aims to assist her husband in influencing California.
- Who is Steve Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times
Steve Hilton, a political strategist who previously modernized the British Conservative Party, is now a California Republican gubernatorial candidate. He faces challenges in the November election against Democratic former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra, as Republicans have not won a statewide seat in California since before David Cameron became prime minister.
- In California Governor’s Race, Voters Face Stark Choice on Immigrant Healthcare
California voters face a choice between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton on whether to continue state-funded healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Medi-Cal, which expanded to cover such immigrants, now costs $10 billion annually, leading to budget rollbacks and public opposition amid rising economic concerns.
- Trump Claims He Asked Prosecutor to ‘Do Me a Favor’ and Look Into the California Election
President Trump claimed he made a call to a U.S. attorney in California to influence the state's election process, aiding Steve Hilton's advancement to a governor's runoff. Hilton stated he had no knowledge of the call.