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Sheriff Bianco Investigates 45,800-Vote Discrepancy in Election

3/21/2026

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is investigating a discrepancy in the 2025 special election, with the official tally around 657,000 ballots and an independent figure near 611,000, a gap of 45,800 votes.
Bianco has seized ballot boxes, and a special master oversees the process.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the investigation as lacking factual basis.
Bianco said Bonta has tried to halt inquiry and warned of backlash.

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is investigating a discrepancy in the 2025 special election, with the official tally around 657,000 ballots and an independent figure near 611,000, a gap of 45,800 votes.
Bianco has seized ballot boxes, and a special master oversees the process.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the investigation as lacking factual basis.
Bianco said Bonta has tried to halt inquiry and warned of backlash.