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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on why he’s running for California governor 

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco became the first major Republican to announce his campaign for the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Sheriff Bianco spoke with Inside California Politics about the state’s problems including crime and taxes saying California is at a breaking point.  


“The California dream is no longer attainable because of government regulation, high taxes,” Bianco said. “It truly is a shame what is happening.”