Billionaire Tom Steyer is out and gubernatorial Republican Steve Hilton is headed for the November election, where he will face Democrat Xavier Becerra. Hilton’s campaign mixes Trump-style promises with hardline positions on energy, housing and transgender athletes — and Californians deserve a clear-eyed look at what he’s actually selling.

Republican Steve Hilton is running for California governor on a message that the state is bursting with potential but has lost its way.