# Steve Hilton’s Surprising California Run

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-06-01T02:11:41+00:00
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## Resource

Steve Hilton, the Republican strategist who helped reshape David Cameron’s image in the UK, is now a surprise contender in California’s gubernatorial race—neck and neck with Democrat Xavier Becerra. Never elected before, Hilton’s pivot from social liberalism to MAGA-style conservatism, backed by Trump, has stunned observers. His past legacy includes modernizing the Tories with bold, sometimes impractical ideas—and now, he’s bringing that disruptive energy to California’s unique top-two primary system, where he could make it to the runoff. Critics question his policy chops, but supporters see a man who’s always been about shaking up the status quo. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/86a95f1a9f4eecc5

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