California Supreme Court questions sheriff ballot seizure
By The BriefBrief
The California Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco had authority to seize more than 600,000 ballots from last year’s special election. The dispute centers on Bianco’s claim the action was tied to potential voter fraud.
WHO:California Supreme Court; Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco
WHAT:Justices questioned whether the sheriff could seize over 600,000 ballots from a special election.
WHEN:Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:Riverside County, California
WHY:The court is weighing whether the sheriff’s claimed voter-fraud investigation justified seizing the ballots.
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