Steve Hilton’s Bold Bid for California | Orange County News

Steve Hilton, the Republican governor candidate, launched his campaign in Boyle Heights — right near the site of a recent warehouse fire — targeting voters frustrated with California’s direction but not fully on board with Trump. He’s pitching himself as a practical, change-driven alternative focused on affordability, small business, and working-class communities, directly criticizing Newsom for neglecting everyday Californians. With a tough uphill battle in a Democratic stronghold and polls showing big deficits, Hilton’s strategy hinges on connecting with voters who want a different kind of leadership — one that’s anti-Trump but still pro-change. Despite Trump’s endorsement, Hilton doesn’t expect him to campaign in California, but he’s confident his message — lowering costs, fixing infrastructure, and making life more livable — can resonate with voters hungry for real solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62eaa14191fbd2e3