California Supreme Court halts Sheriff Chad Bianco's Prop 50 election fraud inquiry
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Updated · The New York Times · May 4
California Supreme Court halts Sheriff Chad Bianco's Prop 50 election fraud inquiry
10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 4
Bianco, Riverside County sheriff, had seized more than 650,000 ballots after activists alleged fraud in last fall's vote on the measure.
The court's order came in early April, two days after President Donald Trump endorsed rival Republican candidate Steve Hilton in California's governor's race.
The halted inquiry has become part of a chaotic June 2 primary campaign to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, with Democrats divided and Republicans hoping to dominate the all-party contest.
After a historic seizure spoiled 650,000 ballots, what new safeguards will protect California's future elections?
With one candidate investigating past votes and another pushing tax cuts, which message is resonating more with voters?