Steve Hilton
Republican candidate for governor of California. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Republican |
| Running for | Governor, California |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Hilton says he will cut the cost of living, clear out red tape and fees that make homebuilding too expensive, and cut back what he calls a bloated state government that raises costs and kills jobs.
“Steve will clear out the red tape, fees and bad rules that made it too expensive to build the homes young families need.”
Taxes and government spending
Hilton says he will eliminate state income tax on the first $150,000 earned and end the annual $800 tax on small businesses.
“eliminating state income tax on the first $150,000”
Health care
No stated position on their website.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
No stated position on their website.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Hilton says he will end the rules and fees he blames for high gas prices and take on the political mandates he says made electricity unaffordable, to restore affordable energy.
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
No stated position on their website.
Education
Hilton says he will fix California's schools, make early literacy a top priority, and make sure every student has a path to real skills and work.
“Steve will make early literacy a top priority so every child gets the foundation they need.”
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
Hilton says he is running to clean up corruption in state government and to throw out the political insiders.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 1 ads from Steve Hilton's campaign; 0 used at least one manipulation technique. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
- https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com
- https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com/meet-steve
- https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com/plan
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