Civil war declared as Chad Bianco torches Republican gubernatorial rival Steve Hilton, despite lagging in the polls
A fierce rivalry has emerged in California's Republican gubernatorial race between Sheriff Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton. Bianco has accused Hilton of being funded by Democrats and called for him to withdraw from the race. The conflict escalates as both candidates vie for a chance to advance in the state's primary system.
- ▪Chad Bianco has labeled Steve Hilton's campaign as a 'full-blown lie' and accused him of being supported by Democrats.
- ▪Bianco demanded Hilton drop out of the race, claiming his campaign has failed financially.
- ▪Recent polling shows Hilton leading slightly at 22%, while Bianco trails with 10%.
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Metro Civil war declared as Chad Bianco torches Republican gubernatorial rival Steve Hilton, despite lagging in the polls By Pierce Sharpe Published May 19, 2026, 11:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A bitter GOP civil war is erupting in California’s governor race with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco torching Republican rival Steve Hilton’s campaign as a “full-blown lie” and claiming he’s been “bought and paid for” by Democrats. In a blistering video message Tuesday, Bianco flatly demanded Hilton quit the race as the two Republicans battle to survive California’s jungle primary system and snag a spot in November’s general election. “Hey Steve, it’s Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, your next governor.
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