Office: Governor
Steve Hilton
- Political Party:
Republican
- Ballot Designation:
Small Business Owner
- Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/15/26
- Background:
Steve Hilton is a right-wing political commentator known for his extremist views, such as claiming election fraud in 2020, arguing against COVID health protocols, and longtime support for Donald Trump. Born in England, he began his career as an advisor to conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, working to reduce welfare services in the UK.
- Public Safety Platform:
On public safety, Hilton is staunchly tough-on-crime and opposed to recent justice reforms. Per his campaign website: “California’s soft-on-crime approach has weakened consequences for repeat offenders and allowed organized retail theft to spread….Steve will: Strengthen penalties for repeat and violent offenders; Support law enforcement; Take coordinated action against organized retail theft…The prison closure program that released dangerous offenders or overcrowded local jails will be reversed. The focus will be on restoring accountability, deterrence, and rehabilitation.”
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