Far-Right "Constitutional Sheriff" May Run For CA Gov

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is considering running as a Republican for governor in 2026, potentially bringing an outspoken conservative voice to what’s already a crowded field hoping to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he made headlines for calling Newsom a bully and refusing to enforce state-mandated business restrictions intended to stop the spread of the virus. A run for governor likely would bring increased scrutiny to Bianco’s past, including his past membership in the far-right Oath Keepers militia. Bianco has said he learned of the...