Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco give the GOP two of its most prominent candidates in years, signaling a heightened sense of opportunity for the party. But the odds remain steep.

Steve Hilton believes he’s looking at a rare shot in California: a chance for a Republican to be elected governor in 2026. Who says California no longer is the place of dreamers? The Atherton resident and UK native is dreaming if he thinks a MAGA-friendly Republican will win in a state with twice as many Democrats as Republicans.