Southern California Sheriff Considering Run for Governor

Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco is reportedly considering a run for governor in 2026

Republican activists across the region have been talking up Bianco, the elected sheriff of Riverside County, as a future Sacramento aspirant, Politico reports.

A political adviser for Bianco told POLITICO the sheriff has been approached in recent months by a number of elected officials and leaders about joining the crowded race for governor. Republicans are a longshot to win, but Bianco could spoil the contest for a second Democrat by consolidating the right in the primary.

“California has a lot of problems and they’re looking outside the Sacramento political class to bring the state back,” said his adviser, Nick Mirman.