Republican candidate Hilton criticizes rival Chad Bianco and outlines his campaign strategy for the 2026 California gubernatorial race, highlighting fundraising success and addressing Bianco's past actions during the Black Lives Matter protests. The report also touches upon the race's competitive landscape, including other potential candidates like Matt Mahan and the recent polling data.
Before answering questions from moderators, Hilton wanted to address the “RINO who is not in the room.”“In 2020, during the Black Lives Matter riots, he took a knee when told to by BLM,” Hilton said. “Now, he says he was praying.
” Hilton urged voters not to take his word for it, but see the video of the “shifty sheriff” online for themselves. “Chad Bianco has got more baggage than LAX.”Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple Watch — as cops announce surprise press conference Cops aware of ‘possible ransom’ note for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, say ‘taking all leads very seriously’Though Hilton and Bianco have an uphill battle in a state that has run blue since Arnold Schwarzenegger won the governor’s mansion, the former candidate wants to separate himself from the competition. Hilton is considered the leading Republican in the 2026 California gubernatorial race, and has been a prolific fundraiser so far. He raised about $4.1 million in the second half of 2025, more than most candidates in the race.in December showed Bianco leading the wide field with 13% support, just ahead of Hilton and Swalwell at 12%. Porter came in at 11%, and three other Democrats like Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former US secretary of health and human services Xavier Becerra and progressive billionaire Tom Steyer came in with 5% support or less.The recent entry of San José Mayor Matt Mahan, who attended the debate, created turmoil in the gubernatorial race. He’s said his top focus is affordability, a popular political buzz word, and believes government can be more efficient. “I don’t get politicians who defend the status quo and pretend that government couldn’t possibly be more efficient, more effective, more technology-enabled,” Mahan recently told the Wall Street Journal. Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple Watch — as cops announce surprise press conferenceCops aware of ‘possible ransom’ note for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, say ‘taking all leads very seriously’Ryan Reynolds’ ex Scarlett Johansson gets dragged into Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s caseR.I.P. Catherine O’Hara: ‘Home Alone’ Star Dead At 71
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