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California Supreme Court appears skeptical of sheriff's authority to seize ballots
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points A significant number of ballots were involved, exceeding 600,000. The sheriff, Chad Bianco, seized a large number of ballots, citing a potential investigation into fraud.
A dispute is underway regarding a sheriff's actions during a special election. The sheriff, Chad Bianco, seized a large number of ballots, citing a potential investigation into fraud. This move is now being questioned in court.
The state's highest court recently heard arguments on the matter, focusing on whether the sheriff had the authority to take such action. A significant number of ballots were involved, exceeding 600,000.
Further details on the case and its progression can be found through additional reporting, as the situation continues to unfold and the court weighs its decision.
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Category: government Published: August 24, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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