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Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

By: Seema Mehta

4 October 2026 at 00:34

GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF SEPT. 30, 2026 -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton visits patrons at Victorio's Ristorante in North Hollywood, where they held a watch party for the CNN debate between candidates Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton Wednesday night, Sept. 30, 2026. (Jason Almond / Los Angeles Times)