Riverside Sheriff Probes 650,000 Ballots After Election Fraud Claims
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has launched an investigation into last November's election results. The Republican gubernatorial candidate is reviewing over 650,000 ballots cast in his county. His probe follows claims from a local group that vote counts for Proposition 50 were inflated by tens of thousands.
Critics, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, argue the inquiry lacks evidence. Bianco insists the effort aims to confirm the election's accuracy—not to challenge the outcome itself.
The investigation began after the Riverside Election Integrity Team reported a discrepancy of 45,896 ballots. The group alleged that more votes were counted than actually cast. Proposition 50, which passed with 56% support, faced no official recount, but Bianco's team is now examining the tally.
The county's Registrar of Voters dismissed the claim, stating the real discrepancy was just 103 votes—a margin of 0.016%. Attorney General Bonta called Bianco's probe 'unprecedented' and accused the sheriff's department of failing to cooperate in good faith. Despite California's Democratic leanings, Bianco currently leads in polls for the governor's race. His investigation has sparked debate over election integrity and political motives, especially as he campaigns for higher office.
Bianco's review covers all ballots from November's election but does not seek to overturn Proposition 50's result. The findings could influence public trust in Riverside County's voting process. Meanwhile, his political opponents continue to question the investigation's basis and timing.
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