History of Chad Bianco in Timeline

Chad Bianco is an American law enforcement officer currently serving as the sheriff of Riverside County, California since 2019. Affiliated with the Republican Party and linked to the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, Bianco is known for his role as sheriff. He is also a declared candidate for governor of California in the 2026 election.

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October 9, 1967: Chad Bianco's Birth

On October 9, 1967, Chad Bianco was born. He is an American law enforcement officer.

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1989: Moved to California

In 1989, Chad Bianco moved from Utah to California.

1993: Attended San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy

In 1993, Chad Bianco attended the San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy, graduating at the top of his class.

2014: Unsuccessful Sheriff Run

In 2014, Chad Bianco first ran for sheriff, but he was unsuccessful.

2014: Joined Oath Keepers

In 2014, Chad Bianco paid for a one-year membership in the Oath Keepers organization.

2017: California Senate Bill 54

On February 21, Chad Bianco attended a press conference to promote State Senate Republican Minority Leader Brian Jones' proposed bill SB554 to weaken the California Senate Bill 54 of 2017 that limits law enforcement's ability to cooperate with ICE.

2018: Elected Riverside County Sheriff

In 2018, Chad Bianco was first elected Riverside County sheriff.

2019: Became Sheriff of Riverside County

In 2019, Chad Bianco became the sheriff of Riverside County, California.

June 2020: Black Lives Matter Protest

In June 2020, Chad Bianco oversaw police presence at a Black Lives Matter protest in Riverside, where he showed support for and knelt with protestors. He was hit with a thrown screwdriver during the George Floyd protests.

2020: Refusal to Enforce COVID-19 Mandates

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chad Bianco stated that he would not enforce Coronavirus mandates and did not plan to get vaccinated.

January 2021: Tested Positive for COVID-19

In January 2021, Chad Bianco tested positively for the COVID-19 virus and started quarantining at his home. He experienced mild symptoms.

September 2021: Exposed as Former Oath Keepers Member

Following a hacking incident in September 2021 against a database belonging to the Oath Keepers, Chad Bianco was exposed as a former member of the organization.

2022: Re-elected Riverside County Sheriff

In 2022, Chad Bianco was re-elected as Riverside County sheriff, securing approximately 60% of the votes. His term is set to last until 2028.

2022: Inmate Deaths and Lawsuits

In 2022, Riverside County jails registered 18 inmate deaths, the highest number in 15 years, which led to multiple civil lawsuits against the prison facilities and Chad Bianco.

2023: Department Statistics

As of 2023, Chad Bianco's department had over 3,600 employees and was managing five jails.

2023: Critical of Black Lives Matter

In 2023, Chad Bianco became critical of the Black Lives Matter movement, describing the protests as destructive riots.

2023: Awarded Sheriff Award

In 2023, Chad Bianco was awarded the Sheriff Award by the conservative think tank the Claremont Institute.

May 2024: Endorsed Donald Trump

During the 2024 presidential election, Chad Bianco endorsed Donald Trump, stating in a video that "It's time we put a felon in the White House", referring to Trump's felony conviction in May 2024.

February 17, 2025: Announced Run for Governor of California

On February 17, 2025, Chad Bianco announced his run for Governor of California in the 2026 California gubernatorial election, becoming the first major Republican to enter the race.

September 2025: Death Threats and Arrest

In September 2025, a female college student was arrested for allegedly making online death threats against Chad Bianco. She posted bail one day after her arrest.

2025: $100 Million Federal Lawsuit

In 2025, Chad Bianco's handling of the arrest of Vem Miller led to a $100 million federal lawsuit against him and Riverside County. Miller alleged defamation and civil rights violations.

2025: Seizure of Ballots from California's 2025 election

In April 2026, Chad Bianco ordered the seizure of ballots from California's 2025 election, citing concerns about election integrity.

January 2026: Miller Ordered to Complete Gun-Safety Course

In January 2026, Vem Miller, who had filed a lawsuit against Chad Bianco, was ordered by a county judge to complete a gun-safety course and 40 hours of community service.

April 2026: Ordered Seizure of Ballots

In April 2026, Chad Bianco ordered the seizure of ballots from California's 2025 election, citing concerns about election integrity. A Riverside County judge and the California Supreme Court later ordered the search warrants to be unsealed.