Recently – in front of more than 1,500 supporters – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (R) announced that he will run for Governor of California.
In his announcement speech, Sheriff Bianco stated:
“I am running for Governor because our beautiful state – which I absolutely love – is heading down the wrong track and has been for years. Everyone knows it, except those sitting in the Sacramento echo chamber. For decades the party in complete control of our state government has tried the same failed ideas and implemented the same failed policies.
“Californians want leadership that actually cares about the cost of living… and leaders who will do something about it. We want homes we can afford. We want air conditioning when it’s hot, not rolling blackouts. We want water for the crops and animals that feed us. We want the opportunity to achieve the California Dream, not be prevented from it because of red tape and regulation from government. We want honesty and transparency from our elected officials. We want lower taxes and less government waste. We want sanity restored and common sense to prevail.
“Those currently in power are completely out of touch. But they are not out of reach.
“Californians deserve a change of direction in order to get our state back on track. I promise to campaign for Governor with everything I have. We will take our message of restoring sanity to every corner of our great state.
“Our campaign will succeed because it must succeed – the future of California and America depends on it.”
Sheriff Bianco and his wife, Denise, made the announcement surrounded by hundreds of elected leaders and supporters from across Southern California, including Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta), Assemblymembers Greg Wallis (R-Bermuda Dunes), Jeff Gonzalez (R-Coachella), Leticia Castillo (R-Riverside) Bill Essayli (R-Corona) and Riverside District Attorney Michael Hestrin, among others.
Learn more about Sheriff Bianco and his run for California Governor at www.BiancoforGovernor.com.
Bianco was first elected Sheriff in 2018 and has been a law enforcement professional for more than 30 years. Upon his election, Sheriff Bianco worked to stabilize the department’s finances, increase staffing, and rebuild partnerships with other law enforcement agencies. Despite unprecedented challenges, including civil unrest and a global pandemic, Bianco led the department decisively and was re-elected in 2022.
Sheriff Bianco faces the reality of California’s failed public policies on a daily basis. He has been a strong voice for reforming state law to once again ensure public safety across California. Most recently, he was a leader and vocal advocate for Proposition 36, which overwhelmingly passed in November 2024 and has started to return commonsense to California’s criminal sentencing laws.
Beyond his role as Sheriff, Bianco is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Denise, live in the Woodcrest area of Riverside, where they are active members of Sandals Church. He believes in faith, family, and service above self.
Courtesy of the Chad Bianco campaign