New Leader Emerges in Sacramento Mayoral Race

Published on March 27, 2024

With March 5 primary election results almost finalized, a new leader has emerged in the Sacramento mayoral race where fewer than 100 ballots remain unprocessed, according to recent results from the county registrar of voters. Flojaune “Flo” Cofer now leads with 29 percent of the votes, or 30,261, which is around 8,000 more than opponents Kevin McCarty and Richard Pan, who each trail with 21 percent. Steven Hansen follows closely behind with 20 percent, according to March 22 results at 1:37 p.m. Results on March 11 showed Mr. Pan on top, holding a 349-vote lead over Ms. Cofer . Now as votes settle in, a run-off election will almost certainly match Ms. Cofer against Mr. McCarty....

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