Sheriff’s Ballot Seizure Under Fire | San Diego News

California’s Supreme Court is weighing whether a sheriff can seize hundreds of thousands of ballots during an election investigation — and whether he can ignore state election laws. Sheriff Chad Bianco, running for governor, defended the move as lawful law enforcement action, claiming he doesn’t need to follow state election rules and that the Attorney General can’t override him. But justices were skeptical, calling his interpretation “bizarre” and clarifying that “direct supervision” means actual control, not just advice. With midterm elections looming, voting rights groups fear this case could set a dangerous precedent for local officials interfering with elections based on unfounded fraud claims. The court hasn’t ruled yet, but signs point to a likely rejection of Bianco’s broad authority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4ee3eabc4738cf5