California sheriff seizes more ballot materials in defiance of state officials
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican running for California governor, has seized additional ballot materials from a special election, escalating a conflict with state officials. Bianco claims he is investigating voter fraud based on allegations from the Riverside Election Integrity Team, who allege discrepancies in vote counts. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed lawsuits against Bianco, arguing his investigation is baseless and undermines public trust in elections. Bonta asserts there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud and that Bianco's search warrants are legally questionable. The seized ballots relate to Proposition 50, a measure passed last year to redraw congressional districts, and Bianco's actions have prompted legal challenges, including one filed with the California Supreme Court.
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AI-ExtractedThere is no indication, anywhere in the United States, of widespread voter fraud.
The lawsuit seeks to block his recount of last year’s vote on Proposition 50.
Bianco seized 650,000 ballots from last year’s special election.
Chad Bianco, Riverside county sheriff, confiscated additional ballot materials from a special election.
Bianco’s ballot seizures are unprecedented in state history.
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