- Gavin Newsom took action regarding election law changes after Chad Bianco's seizure of ballots.
- Sheriff Bianco is the subject of an investigation by CalMatters into an unprecedented seizure that occurred in Riverside County.
- The State Attorney General is defending against the county's actions regarding election procedures and executive power.
County officials in Riverside County followed state law regarding ballots, while Chad Bianco denounced Attorney General Rob Bonta's stance.
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Updated Oct 13
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What happened
County officials in Riverside County followed state law regarding ballots, while Chad Bianco denounced Attorney General Rob Bonta's stance.
Who's involved
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Part of
The State Attorney General is defending against the county's actions regarding election procedures and executive power.Also in this story
- Bianco's actions were found to be under the review of the Attorney General's office.
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Within Gavin Newsom took action regarding election law changes after Chad Bianco's seizure of ballots.
The entities involved
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Riverside County
county in California, United States
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Rob Bonta
Attorney General of California since 2021
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Chad Bianco
American sheriff of Riverside County, California (born 1967)
Related events
- Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a bulletin to local law enforcement while CalMatters reported on voting rules in California.
- Rob Bonta opposed a federal request for election oversight on October 29, 2026.
- Rob Bonta spoke in Sacramento on October 1, 2026, emphasizing the state's commitment to safe voting.
- AG Bonta utilized DOJ resources on October 28 to protect elections in California.
- Rob Bonta leads the California Department of Justice.