History of Chad Bianco in Timeline

Chad Bianco is an American law enforcement officer and politician currently serving as the Sheriff of Riverside County, California, since 2019. Affiliated with the Republican Party, he has been associated with groups such as the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and Oath Keepers. Bianco has announced his candidacy 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 who has been the sheriff of Riverside County, California, since 2019.

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1993: Graduation from San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy

In 1993, Chad Bianco attended the San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy, graduated at the top of his class, and shortly after, he joined the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

2014: Membership in the Oath Keepers

In 2014, Chad Bianco paid for a one-year membership in the Oath Keepers organization and did not renew it the following year. He has since disavowed the group's violent conduct.

2014: First Run for Sheriff

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

2018: First Election as Riverside County Sheriff

In 2018, Chad Bianco was first elected as the Riverside County Sheriff.

June 2020: Black Lives Matter Protest in Riverside

In June 2020, Chad Bianco oversaw police presence at a Black Lives Matter protest in Riverside, showing support for and kneeling with protestors 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: Positive COVID-19 Test and Quarantine

In January 2021, Chad Bianco tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, after which he started quarantining at his home.

September 2021: Exposure 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-election as Riverside County Sheriff

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

2022: Spike in Inmate Deaths in Riverside County Jails

In 2022, Riverside County jails registered 18 inmate deaths, marking the highest number in 15 years, leading to multiple civil lawsuits against the county's prison facilities and Chad Bianco himself.

2023: Bianco's Department Size

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

2023: Critical Views on Black Lives Matter

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

2023: Sheriff Award by the Claremont Institute

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

2023: Investigation by the California Department of Justice

In 2023, Chad Bianco's department was placed under investigation by the California Department of Justice regarding allegations of unconstitutional policing and misconduct.

May 2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump

During the 2024 presidential election, Chad Bianco endorsed Donald Trump, stating in an allegedly sarcastic 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: Announcement of Gubernatorial Run

On February 17, 2025, Chad Bianco announced his candidacy for Governor of California in the 2026 election.

September 2025: Arrest of College Student for Online Death Threats

In September 2025, a female college student was arrested by California State University, San Marcos police, after allegedly making online death threats against Chad Bianco.

2025: $100 Million Federal Lawsuit

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