Chad Bianco is Sheriff of Riverside County, and he just became the most prominent conservative figure to enter the race for Governor of California in 2026. Why is he running, what are his views, and does he stand a real chance as a conservative? And why should we care about an election that is still over a year away? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we will be diving into the state of the 2026 California Governor’s Race, as well as the policies that Sheriff Bianco is promoting in his campaign, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00-00:05:18 The State of the 2026 California Governor's Race
00:05:19 - 00:05:57 Who Is Chad Bianco?
00:05:58 - 00:07:56 Bianco in the Media
00:07:57 - 00:09:41 The Importance of Candidate Policy Positions
00:09:42 - 00:11:13 Brand Partner! Seven Weeks Coffee
00:11:14 - 00:15:08 Policy Position #1: Cost of Living
00:15:09 - 00:16:55 Policy Position #2: Housing Crisis
00:16:56 - 00:21:41 Policy Position #3: Water Supply & Fire Prevention
00:21:42 - 00:25:54 Policy Position #4: Homelessness
00:25:55 - 00:26:37 Policy Position #5: Public Safety
00:26:38 - 00:27:25 Policy Position #6: Education
00:27:26 - 00:28:24 Policy Position #7: Transportation & Summary of Policies
00:28:25 - 00:32:28 Does the Governor's Race Really Matter in California?
00:32:29 - 00:34:28 Why Should We Care So Early?
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