California Governor

Steve Hilton

Republican

Democratic

Issue getting the most attention

End the 2045 net-zero target, repeal the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and end the cap-and-trade tax.

Treat clean energy and grid resilience as public investments. Require data centers to use clean energy and protect ratepayers.

Issue with the biggest divide

Avoid obstructing federal immigration enforcement and work with federal enforcement.

Support California sanctuary law protections and protect health care access for immigrant communities.

Restructure or eliminate rent control.

Expand rental assistance and eviction defense for at-risk groups.

Exempt the first $150,000 from state income tax and set an 8% rate above that.

Support a progressive income tax system and oppose the Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax.

Lower taxes, gas costs, and utility costs.

Lower household costs by addressing price gouging, utility bills, insurance, child care, and essential costs.

2021 to 2025Secretary of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services
2017 to 2021Attorney General, California
1993 to 2017Representative - California 34th District, U.S. House of Representatives
1987 to 1990Deputy Attorney General, California