Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco , a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and fierce critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), is emerging as a leading contender in California’s crowded gubernatorial race, where a roster of Democratic hopefuls has struggled to impress.

Bianco has pitched himself as the law-and-order conservative on a ticket jam-packed with candidates hoping to succeed Newsom, who will be termed out of office and is eyeing a 2028 presidential run .

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