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Donald Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor to Consolidate Republican Support

Steve Hilton Leads California Gubernatorial Primary Poll·March 9 – April 7, 2026
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Donald Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor to Consolidate Republican Support

Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governor on April 6. This endorsement comes as Hilton leads a crowded field in recent primary polls Trump endorses Steve Hilton. Before this move, the race lacked a clear frontrunner among eight Democratic candidates Eight Democrats and no frontrunner. Hilton currently shares the top of the polls with Democrats Tom Steyer and Eric Swalwell Hilton, Steyer and Swalwell leading. By backing Hilton, Trump aims to focus Republican votes on one person to secure a spot in the general election under California's top-two primary rules Trump endorses Hilton in GOP primary. This support helps Hilton stand out against other Republican candidates like Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governorEight Democrats and no frontrunner: California's governor race is a messSteve Hilton, Tom Steyer and Eric Swalwell leading California governor's race

Key Statements

PPOLITICO

“A UC Berkeley-POLITICO poll shows Republican Steve Hilton leading the California governor's race with 19% support”

This poll establishes Hilton as the current frontrunner in the primary field.

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“Donald Trump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton for Governor of California”

This endorsement from the former president is a major factor in Hilton's primary campaign.

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California Dems are thankful to Trump, for once

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Opinion | Trump Gives Steve Hilton the Nod

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Why Trump's Steve Hilton endorsement could backfire in California

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How Trump's Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans

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Before Trump backed Hilton, Loomer was already at work

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Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor

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