Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco is the Republican Sheriff of Riverside County, California, currently running for governor. He is a prominent supporter of Donald Trump. Bianco is newsworthy due to his controversial actions regarding alleged voter fraud in the 2025 special election. He halted an investigation into alleged voter fraud, a move opposed by the state's attorney general, but later seized over half a million ballots from that election, escalating the conflict. The state Attorney General sought a court order to stop the recount, which was denied. These actions have drawn legal challenges and accusations of conducting a baseless investigation. Bianco's actions are significant as they contribute to concerns about a Republican surge in the California governor's race, potentially leading to a conservative win in the traditionally liberal state.