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Republican Steve Hilton leans on cheeky ads, voter discontent in long-shot campaign for governor

Los Angeles Times · October 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Republican Steve Hilton leans on cheeky ads, voter discontent in long-shot campaign for governor

Hilton has tried to walk a fine line, appealing to the 6 million Californians who voted for Donald Trump in 2024 while avoiding the president's brand.

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