sentences:  In 1970, he ran in a special Republican primary to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Glenard P. Lipscomb in California's 24th congressional district, but was defeated for the nomination by John H. Rousselot, who went on to win the special general election.Hillings directed the presidential campaign of Ronald Reagan in Florida in 1979-80.Hillings resided in Los Angeles until his death in Palm Desert, California in 1994 aged 71.