Trump-endorsed Brit Steve Hilton advances in California governor’s race

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Steve Hilton, a former top adviser to ex-UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former Fox News host, will advance as one of two candidates in the race for California governor, US media outlets project.

After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, Hilton secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.

Hilton will face former Biden administration health secretary Xavier Becerra in the general election in November.

President Donald Trump has backed Hilton, who, if he wins in November, will be the first Republican governor in 15 years to run the liberal-leaning US state.

More than 60 candidates, mostly Democrats, were on the ballot to replace current term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who has been floated as a possible future presidential contender.

Newsom has been a key opponent of Trump’s policies as the state fought the administration over a variety of issues, from immigration to climate policies.

Hilton and Becerra will now spend the next few months battling to become California’s chief executive, a role responsible for overseeing a multibillion-dollar budget, thousands of state employees and hundreds of state agencies.

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