Steve Hilton

Political commentator, former political adviser

British-American United Kingdom

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitical commentator, former political adviser
NationalityBritish-American
Date of Birth25/08/1969
Age57 years
BirthplaceUnited Kingdom

Latest News about Steve Hilton

22/07/2026

Hilton launched his general election campaign for California governor with an appeal to voters who dislike President Donald Trump but want change in the state. He framed his campaign around lowering costs, cutting regulation, and challenging one-party Democratic control in California.

09/06/2026

Steve Hilton advanced to the November general election in California's gubernatorial race after finishing among the top two candidates in the June primary. He will face former Biden administration health secretary Xavier Becerra in a contest that drew national attention because of California's top-two primary system and the state's political divide.

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Bio/Wiki

Steve Hilton is a British-American political commentator and former senior adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron who is currently running for Governor of California as a Republican candidate in the 2026 election.

Educational Qualification(s)

Holds a degree in Economics from the University of Bristol.

Personal Life

Hilton is married to Julie Hilton, and they have three children together.

Family

Spouse: Julie Hilton
Children: Three children

Career

Served as director of strategy for British Prime Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2012.
Has worked as a conservative political commentator and contributor for Fox News Channel.
Hosted The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton on Fox News Channel.
Author of the book 'More Human: Designing a World Where People Come First' (2015).
Co-founded the think tank 'The Centre for Policy Innovation' in 2013.
Running for Governor of California in the 2026 election as a Republican candidate, advancing to the November general election against Democrat Xavier Becerra.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hilton does not embrace the traditional Republican label, instead describing his campaign as nonpartisan while running as a Republican.
2. His 2026 gubernatorial campaign focuses on addressing California's housing crisis, high taxes, and reducing Democratic one-party rule.
3. Hilton proposed a tax plan in his campaign that includes making the first $100,000 of income tax-free and implementing a flat 7.5% tax on income over $100,000.
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