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California Sheriff Seizes 426 Ballot Boxes Amid Controversy

3/28/2026

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Summary

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has seized an additional 426 boxes of ballots, adding to 650,000 previously taken.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says Bianco's actions are baseless and threaten public trust.
Bonta's lawsuits aim to halt Bianco's recount of ballots from Proposition 50.
Bianco, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, says the investigation addresses potential fraud despite condemnation.

History

Historical Context

In June 2016, California voters approved Proposition 50, enabling the legislature to suspend members without pay, a move supported by the California Democratic Party. Recent actions by Sheriff Chad Bianco, involving the seizure of over 650,000 ballots, reflect ongoing tensions regarding election integrity, echoing historical disputes that threaten public trust and could have lasting effects on California's electoral processes.

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Story summary

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has seized an additional 426 boxes of ballots, adding to 650,000 previously taken.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says Bianco's actions are baseless and threaten public trust.
Bonta's lawsuits aim to halt Bianco's recount of ballots from Proposition 50.
Bianco, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, says the investigation addresses potential fraud despite condemnation.

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