Ballot Seizure and a Gubernatorial Bid: Sheriff Bianco's California Controversy
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a leading GOP candidate for California governor, seized 650,000 ballots from a 2025 redistricting referendum as part of a criminal investigation, triggering a lawsuit and drawing scrutiny over his motives and ties to far‑right groups; critics say the action undermines election integrity and mirrors conspiracy-minded rhetoric, while Bianco argues it’s about counting total ballots and complying with a lawful inquiry.