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UK political aide Steve Hilton loses bid for California governor
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Steve Hilton, former senior adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and endorsed by President Trump, lost his bid for California governor to Democrat Xavier Becerra.
- Becerra will become California's first Latino governor in over 150 years, succeeding term-limited Gavin Newsom, and brings extensive experience from Congress and the Biden administration.
- Both candidates focused on key state issues such as housing affordability, cost of living, energy policy, and federal relations, but Becerra secured a decisive victory amid a strong Democratic wave.
- Hilton acknowledged the challenging political climate for Republicans nationwide but expressed optimism about future change in California politics.
- The race narrowed after early frontrunner Eric Swalwell withdrew amid allegations, leaving Becerra and Hilton as the leading candidates following the June primary.
