Republican Steve Hilton, the former UK political operative turned Fox News personality, has advanced to the November general election in the race to become California’s next governor, facing off against Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former congressman, state attorney general and US health secretary.
Hilton’s success, a remarkable achievement for a recent immigrant, came after he was endorsed by Donald Trump.
The Associated Press projected that Hilton would secure one of the top two spots in the nonpartisan primary election, which was held on 2 June.
Hilton was in second place behind Becerra, who unexpectedly but steadily consolidated support among Democratic voters.
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