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California AG Challenges Sheriff’s Ballot Recount Efforts

3/26/2026

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta sought a court order in 2025 to halt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's recount of over 650,000 ballots from the November 2025 special election.
Bonta argues the move lacks probable cause and undermines confidence in elections.
Bianco, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, says he is investigating discrepancies of 45,800 votes, a figure officials dispute.
The court denied Bonta's initial petition, directing him to a lower court.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta sought a court order in 2025 to halt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's recount of over 650,000 ballots from the November 2025 special election.
Bonta argues the move lacks probable cause and undermines confidence in elections.
Bianco, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, says he is investigating discrepancies of 45,800 votes, a figure officials dispute.
The court denied Bonta's initial petition, directing him to a lower court.