New reporting indicates that Republican Chad Bianco, who currently serves as the Riverside County Sheriff, and Steve Hilton are leading California’s 2026 gubernatorial primary field. Bianco sits at 18%, Hilton at 17%, ahead of Democrats Katie Porter (14%), Eric Swalwell (11%), Tom Steyer (8%), and Xavier Becerra (6%).
Many have wondered if this trend signals voter dissatisfaction with Democratic policies. Bianco framed it as a “referendum” rejecting Newsom’s “anti-ICE, anti-business, anti-female, anti-gun” agenda, pushing to end state income tax and reduce burdens from special interests. His priorities include tax cuts, deregulation, energy unleashing, border security, and ending sanctuary policies.
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