Kevin McCarty Elected as Sacramento's New Mayor After Cofer Concedes
Democratic Assemblymember Kevin McCarty has been elected as Sacramento's next mayor, narrowly defeating progressive candidate Flojaune "Flo" Cofer. The election focused heavily on issues of homelessness and public safety, with McCarty, a more moderate candidate, winning by a slim margin of 1,938 votes. Cofer, who conceded the race, emphasized her commitment to supporting the new administration. McCarty's victory follows a campaign where he was able to position himself against Cofer's more liberal policies, such as her proposal for sanctioned homeless campsites in underutilized parks.