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.
Sheriff Chad Bianco talks to KTLA about governor bid, California's problems
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says California is 'failing,' and he has a plan to fix it. He speaks to KTLA on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
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.
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.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces run for California governor
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco officially declared his run for California governor on Monday.He made the announcement at an 11:30 a.m. event at Avila's Historic 1929 Event Center in Riverside. "I am here to announce our campaign,
Trump supporting California sheriff launches Republican run for governor in race to succeed Newsom
Chad Bianco, a tough-on-crime Republican Sheriff in California's Riverside County and a 2024 Trump supporter, launches a 2026 campaign for governor in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newso
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the 2026 California governor’s race
In announcing bid for governor, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says the California dream has 'turned into a nightmare' for people struggling with soaring prices.
Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he’ll run for California governor
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said Monday he is running for governor of California in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to announce a bid for an election nearly two years away.
Sheriff Chad Bianco kicks off campaign for California governor with attacks on Democrats
Chad Bianco, the conservative sheriff of Riverside County who has sharply criticized California's Democratic leaders, is now running for governor.
When is the next California governor election? Here's when we vote
Voters have to wait until 2026 to cast their ballots and decide the next governor of California. Gov. Gavin Newsom won't be ...
Is California government considering oil refinery takeovers? Yes, it is
As oil companies shut down refineries, California policymakers are weighing whether the state should get into the refinery ...