Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?

<p>Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in November</p><p>After years of working in the background of Conservative party politics in Britain, Steve Hilton has passed the first major test as his own front man: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/09/steve-hilton-california-governor-primary-election-result">clinching a spot</a> in the November run-off to become California’s next governor.</p><p>The outcome was far from a given under California’s open primary system, which rewards the top two vote winners regardless of party, and the particular challenge of running as a Republican in one of the most solidly blue states in the country.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/09/steve-hilton-california-republican-governor">Continue reading...</a>