Steve Hilton moves to California gubernatorial general election, says Golden State has a 'chance for change'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called into 'The Ingraham Angle' after his latest election victory. California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton said the Golden State has a "chance for change" as he advances to the November ballot after securing a spot in the general election. Hilton, a conservative commentator and former Fox News host, will face Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in the general election. "The good news is that we're going to have a chance for change in November, a new direction instead of another four years of the insanity," he said Tuesday on "The Ingraham Angle." "So very happy, but we’ve got work to do to turn this state around, but I'm excited. It's a great night," he told Fox News host Laura Ingraham. TRUMP-BACKED HILTON ADVANCES TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GENERAL ELECTION Steve Hilton, Republican candid