Motocross Star Endorses Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
American motocross icon Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg expressed his support for Chad Bianco, a Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial race. In a conversation with a news outlet, he mentioned his belief that Bianco is capable of addressing the “mess” that he attributes to Democratic leadership.
With the jungle primary approaching in about five months, the political competition in California is intensifying. Notably, the leading Republican candidates are consistently performing well in polls. Stenberg, who made his mark in the X Games from 1999 to 2016, joins a growing list of influential figures stepping forward to back Republican candidates and voice concerns about the Democratic Party’s recent direction.
“I love California, but I’m really frustrated with how politicians have handled things. During the pandemic, many business owners suffered while Gavin Newsom enjoyed himself with celebrities. Sheriff Bianco actually cares,” Stenberg remarked. “We need Chad Bianco to help fix what career politicians have messed up.”
Stenberg described Bianco as someone who truly values the community he serves. “I worry about California’s future if we don’t elect Chad as governor,” he added.
A native of Southern California, Stenberg became a professional motocross rider in the late ’90s and achieved notable victories, including the Vans Triple Crown Championship and gold at the X Games in 2005.
By the early 2000s, he had achieved the first-ever backflip on natural terrain and won his first gold medal for Best Trick. Now at 44, Stenberg transitioned to various projects after his motocross career, including founding the youth brand Dirt Bike Kidz in 2012. He also shifted focus toward producing freestyle videos. Interestingly, he and his fellow riders from Metal Mulisha embraced Christianity in 2009.
Current polls for the 2026 gubernatorial race indicate that both Bianco and fellow Republican Steve Hilton are maintaining an edge over their Democratic counterparts, such as Rep. Eric Swalwell and former Rep. Katie Porter. A recent poll revealed that Bianco has an 18% approval rating among registered voters, surpassing others in the field.
The primary election slated for June 2 will allow Californian voters to choose candidates regardless of party affiliation, with the top two candidates poised to advance to the general election in November.
