A Republican candidate for California governor has proposed a rare bipartisan approach, stating he would nominate a Democrat to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy if either of the state’s two current Democratic senators were to leave office. The move breaks from typical partisan strategies and could reshape the political landscape in a deeply divided state. The candidate’s stance highlights an unusual willingness to collaborate across party lines in a high-stakes election. Whether this pledge holds weight or signals a broader shift in political strategy remains to be seen.
GOP California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says he would appoint a Democrat to fill a US Senate vacancy if elected — in the event of one of the state’s two current Democratic senators leaving office.
