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Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race

Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November election

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.

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Β© Photograph: Benjamin Hanson/AP

Β© Photograph: Benjamin Hanson/AP

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Democrats demand Trump β€˜guarantee’ Bill Pulte will not serve as acting intelligence director after Clayton nomination – as it happened

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The US supreme court has published its opinions, but none of the cases we’ve been watching for were part of the decisions today.

In comments reported by NBC News, House speaker Mike Johnson has said it is β€œstunning” to him that β€œHouse Democrat leadership has put out a statement saying that they’re willing to allow the number one national security tool to go dark over some political disagreement over a very short-term temporary appointment”.

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Β© Photograph: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Β© Photograph: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?

Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in November

After years of working in the background of Conservative party politics in Britain, Steve Hilton has passed the first major test as his own front man: clinching a spot in the November run-off to become California’s next governor.

The outcome was far from a given under California’s open primary system, which rewards the top two vote winners regardless of party, and the particular challenge of running as a Republican in one of the most solidly blue states in the country.

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Β© Photograph: Rich Pedroncelli/AP

Β© Photograph: Rich Pedroncelli/AP

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Trump-backed Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson head to runoff in South Carolina GOP governor race

Lieutenant governor and attorney general advance but result signals decisive defeat for controversial Nancy Mace

Donald Trump-backed Pamela Evette, South Carolina’s lieutenant governor, and Alan Wilson, the state’s attorney general, have advanced to a runoff in a competitive race to represent the Republican party in South Carolina’s gubernatorial election.

The winner of the Republican primary is favored to win the closely watched general election, given South Carolina’s conservative tilt, although Democrats are hoping to ride a wave of progressive enthusiasm to make political gains across the ticket.

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Β© Photograph: Meg Kinnard/AP

Β© Photograph: Meg Kinnard/AP

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