5 things to know about Chad Bianco, Republican candidate for California governor
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on Monday, Feb. 17, kicked off his gubernatorial bid before hundreds of cheering supporters in downtown Riverside. The Republican hopes to defy the odds and become California’s first GOP governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2003.
Sheriff Chad Bianco To Run For Governor Of California: Announcement
"We want honesty and transparency from our elected officials. We want lower taxes and less government waste. We want sanity restored in CA."
Conservative Southern California sheriff announces governor run in 2026
A frequent guest on Fox News and other conservative media, Chad Bianco endeared himself to the right with his open defiance of, and unwillingness to enforce, Newsom’s COVID-19 mandates.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces run for California governor
"I am running for governor because our beautiful state -- which I absolutely love -- is heading down the wrong track and has been for years."
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Announces Gubernatorial Run
Bianco's affiliation with the "Oath Keepers," a far-right extremist organization strongly linked to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection, has sparked scrutiny and criticism about his past, as well as his stance against vaccines and the rate of in-custody deaths under his tenure.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces run for governor
The field of prospective candidates November 2026 has been growing. Last year, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis declared her candidacy, along with former Los Angeles Mayor and Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa and former State Controller Betty Yee, all Democrats.
Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he'll run for California governor
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says he is running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to announce a bid
Riverside Sheriff joins California governor’s race as first major Republican candidate
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco became the first well-known Republican to announce a bid for California governor to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026. Bianco is an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump and has criticized Newsom and other Democrats leading California.
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Riverside County Sheriff announces run for governor
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco formally announced his candidacy for governor of California.
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Riverside County Sheriff to Formally Declare Gubernatorial Run
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Monday will formally announce his candidacy for governor of California. Bianco has scheduled a campaign opener at 11:30 a.m. in Avila’s Historic 1929 Event Center, ...
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces California governor run in 2026
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco officially announced Monday, Feb. 17, that he’ll run for governor in 2026, hoping a ...