August 24, 2026

California Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Sheriff Bianco's Ballot Seizure

The California Supreme Court is considering arguments regarding Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of 650,000 ballots from a November 2025 special election on redistricting.
Attorney General Rob Bonta maintains that Bianco lacks authority over election materials and must return the ballots, while Bianco insists they are evidence in an investigation.
Bianco's legal team argues that he is legally obligated to investigate the ballots following a complaint, despite Bonta's order to return them.

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