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California Supreme Court rules sheriff who ran for governor must return seized ballots

The Hill·September 24, 2026·1 min read
California Supreme Court rules sheriff who ran for governor must return seized ballots

The California Supreme Court ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return approximately 650,000 ballots he seized earlier this year. The court called the seizure 'unlawful,' citing state law that voted ballots shall 'in no event' be taken from the elections official. Bianco, a former gubernatorial candidate, faces potential election misconduct scrutiny.

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