California Supreme Court rules sheriff who ran for governor must return seized ballots
- The California Supreme Court ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a former California gubernatorial candidate, must return approximately 650,000 ballots he seized earlier this year.
- The court ruled that Bianco’s seizure was “unlawful” as California law dictates that "'[i]n no event' shall voted ballots be 'taken from the custody of the elections official.
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- The California Supreme Court ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a former California gubernatorial candidate, must return approximately 650,000 ballots he seized earlier this year.
- The court ruled that Bianco’s seizure was “unlawful” as California law dictates that "'[i]n no event' shall voted ballots be 'taken from the custody of the elections official.
Sources: The Hill