Taxes
Proposes no state income tax on the first $150,000 earned, followed by an 8% flat rate.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Steve Hilton
Candidate for Governor · California
THE PERSON
Background
Steve Hilton is a British-born political adviser, entrepreneur and former television host. He served as director of strategy to British prime minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2012 before moving to California. He later cofounded Crowdpac and hosted The Next Revolution on Fox News.
Roots
- Birthplace: London, England
- Career: British government adviser; technology entrepreneur; television host
Education
- University of Oxford, New College · B.A.
Background sources checked October 26, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Housing & homelessness
Supports the proposed Sunbreak Ranch desert homeless camp as a potential statewide model.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Energy
Promises lower gasoline prices as a first-year priority.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
California Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY 2.0 · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.