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

Chad Bianco becoming California’s next governor would be extraordinary for reasons beyond partisan politics. The Riverside County sheriff, who officially launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign ...

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced his candidacy in the race to be California’s next governor on Monday, promising another “change in direction.” Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside ...

RELATED: Riverside County Sheriff Chad ... of Bianco looking like an Old West lawman with a cowboy hat, billowing mustache and bandana. “Only the sheriff can save us now,” read one sign ...

Outside the venue, a handful of protesters held signs, including “CA need a fair governor for all people, not Chad Bianco” and “Chad is Bad for CA.” Some of Bianco’s supporters yelled at ...

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks while announcing his candidacy for governor in Riverside on Monday. Jay Calderon The Desert Sun/USA Today Network Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco formally announced his candidacy for governor of California on Monday. "I am running for governor because our beautiful state ...

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.

RIVERSIDE (CNS) -- Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco formally declared his run for governor of California Monday in Riverside. "I am running for governor because our beautiful state -- which I ...