Chad Bianco is Sheriff of Riverside County, and he just became the most prominent conservative figure to enter the race for Governor of California in 2026. Why is he running, what are his views, and does he stand a real chance as a conservative? And why should we care about an election that is still over a year away? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we will be diving into the state of the 2026 California Governor’s Race, as well as the policies that Sheriff Bianco is promoting in his campaign, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00-00:05:18 The State of the 2026 California Governor's Race

00:05:19 - 00:05:57 Who Is Chad Bianco?

00:05:58 - 00:07:56 Bianco in the Media

00:07:57 - 00:09:41 The Importance of Candidate Policy Positions

00:09:42 - 00:11:13 Brand Partner! Seven Weeks Coffee

00:11:14 - 00:15:08 Policy Position #1: Cost of Living

00:15:09 - 00:16:55 Policy Position #2: Housing Crisis

00:16:56 - 00:21:41 Policy Position #3: Water Supply & Fire Prevention

00:21:42 - 00:25:54 Policy Position #4: Homelessness

00:25:55 - 00:26:37 Policy Position #5: Public Safety

00:26:38 - 00:27:25 Policy Position #6: Education

00:27:26 - 00:28:24 Policy Position #7: Transportation & Summary of Policies

00:28:25 - 00:32:28 Does the Governor's Race Really Matter in California?

00:32:29 - 00:34:28 Why Should We Care So Early?