Steve Hilton
Lost the 2026 race for California Governor.
Born 1969Political adviser
- Last margin
- −30.5
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1969 · United Kingdom
- Education
- Christ's Hospital; New College
- Occupation
- political adviser, television presenter
- On the ballot as
- political commentator and former adviser to UK prime minister David Cameron (2010–2012)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Hilton has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Hilton won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | California Governor | General | Lost | Xavier Becerra (D) | 34.7% | D+30.5 | D+20.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Hilton’s races
The 2026 general average had Hilton behind by 25.7; Hilton lost by 30.5.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 20 polls | D+25.7 | D+30.5 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: California Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Hilton has run against
- Xavier Becerra (D) · 2026 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know Hilton
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q3498953
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET