Steve Hilton’s Bold Bid for California | Orange County News

Orange County News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

Steve Hilton, the Republican governor candidate, launched his campaign in Boyle Heights — right near the site of a recent warehouse fire — targeting voters frustrated with California’s direction but not fully on board with Trump. He’s pitching himself as a practical, change-driven alternative focused on affordability, small business, and working-class communities, directly criticizing Newsom for neglecting everyday Californians. With a tough uphill battle in a Democratic stronghold and polls showing big deficits, Hilton’s strategy hinges on connecting with voters who want a different kind of…