Meet Chad: A Life of Service and Leadership
From small-town roots to Sheriff of Riverside County, Chad Bianco has built his life on integrity, perseverance, and commitment to protecting California families.
Chad Bianco was born in 1967 at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in a small mining town as the eldest of three boys. Raised by hardworking parents, he was instilled with the values of integrity, perseverance, and personal responsibility.
Respect is earned through actions, character, and commitment to service.
In 1989, Bianco moved to California in pursuit of new opportunities and a better place to call home and start a family. In 1993, he attended the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Academy, graduating at the top of his class. Shortly thereafter, he was hired by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, where he has dedicated over 31 years to protecting the community and ensuring the safety of all its residents.
Dedicated over 31 years to protecting the community.
In 2018, Riverside County residents elected Bianco as Sheriff to address longstanding issues within the Sheriff’s Department. At the time, the department was struggling with budget challenges, deputies were leaving due to a lack of support, and relationships with municipal law enforcement agencies were deteriorating.
A Proven Leader for a Safer, Stronger California
California deserves a governor who understands the challenges we face and has the experience to deliver real solutions. Born into a hardworking family and raised with strong values of integrity and personal responsibility, Chad Bianco knows what it means to earn respect and build a better future.
From Protecting Our Communities to Leading Our State
Chad Bianco’s story is a California story. In 1989, he chose our state for its promise of opportunity and a place to raise a family. He dedicated over 31 years to protecting our communities as a Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy, graduating top of his class and demonstrating unwavering commitment to public safety.
Addressing California’s Challenges, Together
As Sheriff, Chad Bianco confronted the realities of California’s struggling public safety system. He inherited a department facing a budget crisis, dwindling morale, and fractured relationships with local law enforcement. He tackled these challenges head-on, stabilizing finances on strict budgets, rebuilding partnerships and collaboration and ensuring our deputies had the support they needed.
Chad Bianco understands that safe communities are the foundation for a thriving California. He’s been a vocal advocate for reforming state laws that have eroded public safety, leading the charge for Proposition 36, which restored common-sense sentencing on crime. He knows that to truly address crime, we must support law enforcement and ensure accountability.
Beyond Politics, a Commitment to Service
Chad Bianco is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Denise, are active members of their community, grounded in faith, family, and a commitment to service above self.
Stabilized finances, rebuilt partnerships, and strengthened staffing.
Upon taking office, Bianco worked to stabilize the department’s finances, increase staffing, and rebuild partnerships with other law enforcement agencies. Despite unprecedented challenges, including civil unrest and a global pandemic, Bianco led the department decisively and was re-elected in 2022.
Sheriff Bianco faces the reality of California’s failed policies on a daily basis. He has been a strong voice for reforming state law to once again ensure public safety across California.
A strong voice for restoring public safety across California.
Most recently, he was a leader and vocal advocate for Proposition 36, which overwhelmingly passed in November 2024 and has started to return commonsense to California’s criminal sentencing laws.
Beyond his role as Sheriff, Bianco is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Denise, live in the Woodcrest area of Riverside. They attend church in Riverside County.
Faith, family, and service above self.
A Governor for the People
Californians deserve leadership that puts them first instead of Sacramento’s special interests.
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