Bianco's campaign focuses on economic stability, crime reduction, and a need for a shift in governance as California grapples with rising living costs and public safety concerns.
Chad Bianco Enters California Governor Race, Takes Aim at Newsom
Chad Bianco Enters California Governor Race, Takes Aim at Newsom
Riverside County sheriff Chad Bianco announces his candidacy for California governor, challenging Democratic policies under Gavin Newsom.
Longtime law enforcement officer Chad Bianco has officially announced his bid for California governor, launching a Republican campaign that directly confronts the policies of current Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. Bianco, who serves as Riverside County sheriff, made his declaration on Presidents Day, pledging to bring back economic stability, public safety, and pragmatic leadership to the Golden State.
“I am running for Governor because our beautiful state – which I absolutely love – is heading down the wrong track and has been for years,” Bianco stated in his campaign proclamation. “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.”
Bianco quickly zeroed in on California's pressing issues, including soaring living expenses, burdensome regulations, and overwhelming taxation. He also pointed to challenges regarding energy reliability and agriculture, making a case for a leadership that prioritizes affordability and infrastructure development.
“Californians want leadership that actually cares about the cost of living… and leaders who will do something about it,” he asserted. “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.”
With a law enforcement career spanning over 30 years, Bianco has been a vocal critic of California's current policies, often expressing his views through social media. In May 2024, he garnered national attention for endorsing Donald Trump's presidential campaign, particularly emphasizing his focus on issues of public safety and criminal justice.
Bianco has been especially outspoken about California's crime policies, attributing the rise in lawlessness to Newsom’s administration. “For the past 30 years, I’ve been doing everything I could to keep our community safe by arresting criminals, putting them in jail, and keeping them out of our neighborhoods," he remarked. "For the last five years, I’ve been very critical of our governor for slashing budgets, letting prisoners out early, and closing our prisons.”
He criticized what he referred to as the state’s “love affair” with criminals, asserting that Newsom’s policies view offenders as victims rather than holding them accountable for their actions. “This love affair that our governor and our state legislature have with criminals is based on the belief that criminals are not responsible for their own actions. They’re a victim of society, and really it’s our fault,” he said.
Bianco's entry into the race adds to a burgeoning roster of candidates aiming to dethrone Newsom amid growing discontent among California voters regarding crime, economic issues, and government overreach. His campaign is anticipated to resonate with constituents advocating for a significant change in leadership.
“I am running for Governor because our beautiful state – which I absolutely love – is heading down the wrong track and has been for years,” Bianco stated in his campaign proclamation. “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.”
Bianco quickly zeroed in on California's pressing issues, including soaring living expenses, burdensome regulations, and overwhelming taxation. He also pointed to challenges regarding energy reliability and agriculture, making a case for a leadership that prioritizes affordability and infrastructure development.
“Californians want leadership that actually cares about the cost of living… and leaders who will do something about it,” he asserted. “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.”
With a law enforcement career spanning over 30 years, Bianco has been a vocal critic of California's current policies, often expressing his views through social media. In May 2024, he garnered national attention for endorsing Donald Trump's presidential campaign, particularly emphasizing his focus on issues of public safety and criminal justice.
Bianco has been especially outspoken about California's crime policies, attributing the rise in lawlessness to Newsom’s administration. “For the past 30 years, I’ve been doing everything I could to keep our community safe by arresting criminals, putting them in jail, and keeping them out of our neighborhoods," he remarked. "For the last five years, I’ve been very critical of our governor for slashing budgets, letting prisoners out early, and closing our prisons.”
He criticized what he referred to as the state’s “love affair” with criminals, asserting that Newsom’s policies view offenders as victims rather than holding them accountable for their actions. “This love affair that our governor and our state legislature have with criminals is based on the belief that criminals are not responsible for their own actions. They’re a victim of society, and really it’s our fault,” he said.
Bianco's entry into the race adds to a burgeoning roster of candidates aiming to dethrone Newsom amid growing discontent among California voters regarding crime, economic issues, and government overreach. His campaign is anticipated to resonate with constituents advocating for a significant change in leadership.
