Bianco emerges as GOP contender ahead of California governor debate

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by Elizabeth Prann
April 22, 2026
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco emerges as a GOP contender ahead of a televised California gubernatorial debate.

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican contender, gave a rare interview to "Raising America" ahead of a televised debate for California's gubernatorial race. The field of candidates for California's next governor has recently narrowed from eight to six. Bianco's interview positions him as an emerging GOP contender in the upcoming debate. This debate will feature the remaining candidates vying for the state's top office.

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