Riverside Sheriff joins California governor’s race as first major Republican candidate
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco became the first well-known Republican to announce a bid for California governor to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026. Bianco is an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump and has criticized Newsom and other Democrats leading California.
Trump supporting California sheriff launches Republican run for governor in race to succeed Newsom
Chad Bianco, a tough-on-crime Republican Sheriff in California's Riverside County and a 2024 Trump supporter, launches a 2026 campaign for governor in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newso
Conservative Southern California sheriff announces governor run in 2026
A frequent guest on Fox News and other conservative media, Chad Bianco endeared himself to the right with his open defiance of, and unwillingness to enforce, Newsom’s COVID-19 mandates.
Republican former state lawmaker announces he’s running for Iowa governor
Brad Sherman, a former one-term Republican state lawmaker formally announced plans on Monday to run for Iowa governor, setting up a potential primary challenge to incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he'll run for California governor
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says he is running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to announce a bid
Sheriff Chad Bianco kicks off campaign for California governor with attacks on Democrats
Chad Bianco, the conservative sheriff of Riverside County who has sharply criticized California's Democratic leaders, is now running for governor.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the 2026 California governor's race
In announcing bid for governor, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says the California dream has 'turned into a nightmare' for people struggling with soaring prices.
Missouri governor orders agencies not to spend state money on DEI programs
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Kansas Republicans override the governor and ban gender-affirming care for minors
After several years of failed attempts, Kansas Republican lawmakers mustered the votes necessary to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto and force a gender-affirming care ban for minors into law.
Former Republican state representative to challenge Kim Reynolds for Iowa governor seat
Sherman, a pastor from Williamsburg, was an early endorser of Republican President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 GOP ...
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Speed up Counting of Election Results in the Swing State
Arizona's governor has vetoed legislation aimed at speeding up the counting of election results in the swing state ...
‘Just freeze it.’ Why NC Gov. Josh Stein wants to pause tax cuts, and Republicans don’t
Tax cuts have long been a Republican priority, and part of recent state budgets that became law. For the 2024 tax year, the ...
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Secretary of State Wes Allen announces bid for Alabama Lt. Governor in 2026
Allen’s tenure as Secretary of State drew national attention when, immediately after taking office, he withdrew Alabama from ...