California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton said the Golden State has a "chance for change" as he advances to the November ballot after securing a spot in the general election.Hilton, a conservative commentator and former Fox News host, will face Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in the general election."The good news is that we're going to have a chance for change in November, a new direction instead of another four years of the insanity," he said Tuesday on "The Ingraham Angle.""So very happy, but we’ve got work to do to turn this state around, but I'm excited.It's a great night," he told Fox News host Laura Ingraham.TRUMP-BACKED HILTON ADVANCES TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GENERAL ELECTIONSteve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor in California, speaks during an affordability town hall at Hotel Zessa in Santa Ana on March 18, 2026.
(Leonard Ortiz/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)The California gubernatorial race has garnered widespread attention as candidates across the aisle fight to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov.Gavin Newsom.Becerra, who served as secretary of Health and Human Services during the Biden administration, has an advantage over Hilton come November given that California has roughly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans.Hilton, who is backed by President Donald Trump, summed up his gubernatorial campaign with a simple message: "Change is coming."Hilton’s campaign has focused on criticizing Democratic leadership, especially Gov.
Gavin Newsom.He has raised concerns about the state’s high cost of living, the homelessness crisis and high taxes.HILTON SAYS SPENCER PRATT CAMPAIGN REFLECTS GROWING REVOLT AGAINST CALIFORNIA'S 'ONE-PARTY RULE'Steve Hilton said he would consider campaign assistance from Spencer Pratt, who lost the primary election for LA mayor.
(HIGHFIVE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County)The British-born conservative told Fox News that he would "100%"...