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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has received an endorsement from Donald Trump following his strong performance in the primary. Hilton is expected to advance to the general election, where he will face Democratic challengers.
Why it matters
The endorsement highlights the ongoing influence of Donald Trump in GOP primaries and sets the stage for a high-stakes gubernatorial race in a major Democratic stronghold.
California Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton waves to supporters at his primary night event on June 2, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California. Hilton is in a tight race with Democratic candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The article focuses on a positive endorsement from a Republican figure and uses favorable language like 'hard driving WINNER' without providing equal space to the Democratic opponents' platforms.
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