Republican Steve Hilton Will Take On Xavier Becerra in California Gubernatorial Race

Former Fox News host Steve Hilton has edged out progressive billionaire Tom Steyer and will advance to the November general election in the California gubernatorial race, according to a projection from the Associated Press.

Hilton will take on former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, the top finisher in the state's nonpartisan "jungle" primary. He punched his ticket to the general election earlier this week.

The pair emerged as the top two vote getters in a crowded field of 61 candidates.