How a Trump-Endorsed Republican Could Become California’s Next Governor

How a Trump-Endorsed Republican Could Become California’s Next Governor

May 1, 2026 · 22 min

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The episode discusses the potential for Steve Hilton, a Trump-endorsed Republican, to win the governorship in predominantly Democratic California.

Steve Hilton is leading in the polls in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans by twenty per cent. Could he win in blue California?

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Guest: Steve Hilton

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Organizations: Trump, Democrats, Republicans

Places: California

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