Top GOP Candidate Seizes Over Half Million Ballots in California Governors Race
March 22, 2026 • Google News World
California Governor’s Race: Sheriff Seizes Over Half Million Ballots
A California sheriff has seized over half a million ballots from the 2025 special election, citing a discrepancy in the number of votes. The sheriff, who is running for governor, claims that the ballots were being held by state officials and that they should be returned to him.
According to reports, the sheriff’s office took possession of approximately 650,000 ballots, which are from the 2025 special election. The sheriff has stated that he believes there was an error in the count of votes, and that the ballots should be re-examined.
The move has drawn scrutiny from state officials, who have expressed concerns about the sheriff’s actions. California Governor’s race is a highly contested one, with several candidates vying for the top spot.
The sheriff’s office has stated that they are simply following up on a lead and that there is no intention to interfere with the election process. However, some have questioned the timing of the move, given that it comes just days before the election.
The ballots in question were originally cast by voters in Riverside County, which is where the sheriff’s office is based. The sheriff has stated that he believes the ballots should be returned to him for re-examination, citing concerns about the accuracy of the original count.
It is worth noting that California state officials have been investigating a discrepancy in the number of votes cast in the 2025 special election. However, it appears that the sheriff’s office has taken matters into their own hands by seizing the ballots.
The situation remains fluid, with both the sheriff and state officials continuing to discuss the issue. It is unclear at this time what the outcome will be, but one thing is certain: the fate of these ballots will have a significant impact on the California Governor’s race.
Source: Google News World