Chad Bianco refuses to drop out of governor’s race — claims Steve Hilton certain to lose
Chad Bianco is refusing to withdraw from the California governor's race despite pressure from fellow Republicans. He argues that Steve Hilton, the leading candidate, is likely to lose against a Democrat in the general election. Bianco claims that Governor Gavin Newsom is supporting Hilton to ensure a Democratic victory.
- ▪Chad Bianco is polling at only 10% in the governor's race.
- ▪Steve Hilton has urged Bianco to drop out for the sake of the Republican party.
- ▪A recent poll shows Hilton leading with 22% support compared to Democrat Xavier Becerra's 21%.
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Politics Chad Bianco refuses to drop out of governor’s race — claims Steve Hilton certain to lose By Annie Gaus Published May 19, 2026, 3:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco is refusing to drop out of the California governor’s race — despite Republican pleas to sacrifice his campaign to help conservative frontrunner Steve Hilton. Hilton demanded that Bianco, who’s trailing in polls, end his bid to ensure at least one Republican makes it to the general election. But the right-wing sheriff was defiant, claiming Hilton would certainly lose to a Dem in November. Bianco alleged that Gov. Gavin Newsom is boosting Hilton’s campaign because Dems would rather face off against the former Fox News host.
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