Phil Mickelson, the three-time Masters champion, made a hefty campaign donation to Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for governor in California, as he wages a bid to become the state’s first Republican to win the state’s top political job in over 20 years. Hilton has attracted $6.2 million in contributions, beating out the support of several top Democrats in the race to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, according to California’s Secretary of State. "I'm incredibly honored to have Phil's support, and we've had some great conversations about the future of California and how much we love this state and want to save it and make it a beautiful, spectacular place with the right leadership," Hilton said.
Published at: 2026-03-18 22:42:36
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