President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California’s next governor last week, but the state GOP has opted not to endorse either Republican candidate for governor, defying Trump's choice.
At the California Republican Party Convention, more delegates voted for Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, but he fell short of the 60 percent needed for an endorsement, receiving 49 percent support compared to Hilton's 44 percent.
Bianco viewed the result as a victory, expressing confidence in his chances of winning the governorship. Meanwhile, Hilton, who leads in polling and holds Trump’s endorsement, urged support for him as the candidate backed by the president.
Hilton has consistently led in recent polls, garnering between 16 to 22 percent of voter support, while Bianco has trailed behind at 10 to 14 percent.
Although Trump’s endorsement was expected to boost Hilton, the party’s decision on Sunday has complicated the situation and raised the possibility of both Hilton and Bianco outpacing Democratic candidates in the June primary, potentially shutting Democrats out of the general election.
The rivalry between Hilton and Bianco has intensified, with Bianco questioning Hilton’s citizenship process and criticizing Trump’s endorsement, while Hilton has criticized Bianco’s policies and lower polling numbers.
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