Rep. Takano Blasts Sheriff Bianco's Ballot Seizure

March 25, 2026 Rep. Takano Blasts Sheriff Bianco's Ballot Seizure WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mark Takano (CA-39) released the following statement after reports that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized over 600,000 ballots: "The Sheriff has sown distrust by seizing more than 600,000 ballots from last year’s special election. He has made no specific allegations of fraud and now has sole access to these ballots, raising serious concerns about oversight and transparency. I support state-level efforts to halt this politically motivated fishing expedition, which repeats the same unfounded attacks on voter confidence that we have seen since 2020. Our elections are safe and secure. No elected official should play politics with the integrity of the ballot box." ### Print Email Share Post