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Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton loses bid for California governor to Democrat

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton loses bid for California governor to Democrat
BBC World Wednesday 04 November 2026, 07:03 UTC 1 min read
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Hilton, who was endorsed by President Trump, faced an uphill battle as a Republican in the widely liberal state.

Hilton, who was endorsed by President Trump, faced an uphill battle as a Republican in the widely liberal state.
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