Lessons From The California 2026 Primary

American Thinker ^ | 12 Jun, 2026 | Arthur Schaper

[MtnClimber]

In a previous article, I analyzed the big winners and losers of the California primary. I didn’t mention my preferred candidate, Sheriff Chad Bianco, because to me he’s still a winner, even if the rest of the state (and Trump) rejected him.

California needed saving, and I believed that the sheriff was just the man to get the job done.

I thought Trump’s endorsement wouldn’t matter.

I went through 5 minutes of grief after I saw Bianco getting a distant fourth place in the gubernatorial race. I went through the stages of grief fairly quickly, arriving at the place of acceptance. When I could look at the assumptions I operated under and see where I went wrong, it gave me hope — and I hope it gives hope to others — that there is a way to turn things around in California. But just not right now, and not as fast as I would like.

My calculations were way off for this race. I had such hopes. Not only did Bianco lose, but Republicans running in my state assembly and state senate districts got locked out of the general election, too!

Reality TV actor Spencer Pratt, as an outspoken common-sense independent candidate for mayor, lost his chance to challenge Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles in November.

Where did I go wrong? What did I learn?

1. I thought that Californians really had suffered enough, and they were ready to go in a new direction. Look at all the homes that went up in flames in Pacific Palisades! Across the states, homes have gone up in flames due to poor forestry and water practices from the Democrat-run government. The election results indicate that Californians have not suffered enough. They haven't learned that voting Democrat means more destruction.

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TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: california; electionfraud

[MtnClimber]

Californians have not suffered enough? Is there any amount of suffering that would be “enough”?

[brownsfan]

The lesson I learned is CA is too far gone to save. I will never set foot in CA again, and I’m sure they have no desire to see the likes of me.

[JayGalt]

What is the story with people ignoring the obvious rampant voter fraud to flagellate Californians. It seems insane to me. The LA election should not be certified.

[mewzilla]

If CA would vote for this, then why in Hades does Deep State have to steal its elections?!

[avital2]

generalize much? California voted 39% for Trump contributing 9.280.000 votes to his popular vote total.giant swathes of state are conservative. inform yourself..

[brownsfan]

“If CA would vote for this, then why in Hades does Deep State have to steal its elections?!”

What matters is the result, not how. Sure there may be enough thoughtful people in CA that could make things difficult for the communists. But, the communists control all the levers of power, and there is little pushback. It only gets worse from here.

[devane617]

Blah blah blah...

[bobbo666]

You’ve either been asleep or not a resident of CaCaLand. There has not been an honest (honest, not fair) election here in two decades. Ever since gov’mt automatically handed out driver’s licenses to every illegal and registered them to vote at the same time — at the same empty parking lot of home address.

Even suspecting a non-commie to be elected was expecting divine intervention.

[Bon of Babble]

As for Chad Bianco, as far as I'm concerned, it was over right here:

"Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco publicly supported protesters following the murder of George Floyd in June 2020, notably taking a knee alongside demonstrators in Riverside on June 1, 2020, to honor Floyd and show solidarity."

He tried to walk it back, of course, claiming it was a "moment of prayer."

As far as the recent elections in California, this sums it up. Also - have "community activists" go to homeless encampments all over the city and register them to vote - for cigarettes or $5.00.

This a real, legitimate and counted ballot in California. Not. Kidding:

[Nateman]

Moot point. The fix is in. If your vote in California could change anything they would not let you do it.

[ridesthemiles]

THE HUGE WAREHOUSE FIRE BY TRACY, CALIF?

NO WATER IN THE HYDRANTS