Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a 30-year veteran of law enforcement, announced his candidacy for California governor on February 17, 2025. This move came as his department faces questions about crime-solving rates, jail conditions, and legal challenges. Residents and officials are watching closely, as these issues could impact public safety and taxpayer resources in one of California's largest counties.

Tina Peters, a 70-year-old whistleblower and Gold Star mother of a fallen Navy SEAL was sentenced to nine years in prison in Colorado for questioning the 2020 election. She honored her oath to the Constitution by exposing what she believed were critical flaws in the election system. Initially motivated to run for Mesa County Clerk in Colorado to make practical improvements—like reducing long wait times at the DMV—she never anticipated her role would lead to a national spotlig