President Donald Trump's decision to endorse former Fox News contributor Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial primary may have saved his party's chances in the race, despite some critics claiming it could negatively impact the passage of voter ID in California. Hilton, who has been a Trump supporter for years, has been critical of Democrats' one-party rule in California and Gavin Newsom's absentee reign as governor. While the Democrats have split their vote among a crowded field of candidates, Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco have risen to the top of the polls. The endorsement of Hilton could differentiate Hilton from the pack of candidates and help Republicans in key races for the US House and other offices. The voter ID initiative is particularly crucial for California, with many believing that if it passes in California, it can pass anywhere.