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Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Seema Mehta, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · October 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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A provocative ad by GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has sparked backlash from his fellow Republicans and Democrats. The ad is described as sexually suggestive and has been condemned by political allies on the right.

Further details about the ad and the reaction it has received are available from the source.

The backlash against Hilton's campaign ad suggests that it has been widely criticized, with both Republicans and Democrats speaking out against it.

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Category: parks · Published: October 3, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

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