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California Sheriff Seizes Ballots Amid Fraud Allegations

4/8/2026

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Chad Bianco, the California sheriff, seized 650,000 ballots based on unverified fraud claims.
Bianco is running for governor and obtained sealed warrants tied to a referendum.
Critics say there is no fraud evidence; the registrar says the allegations are misleading.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued to halt Bianco's investigation, calling it a dangerous precedent.
Bianco says his actions are lawful and not politically motivated, despite ongoing legal challenges.

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Story summary

Chad Bianco, the California sheriff, seized 650,000 ballots based on unverified fraud claims.
Bianco is running for governor and obtained sealed warrants tied to a referendum.
Critics say there is no fraud evidence; the registrar says the allegations are misleading.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued to halt Bianco's investigation, calling it a dangerous precedent.
Bianco says his actions are lawful and not politically motivated, despite ongoing legal challenges.