SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four candidates are running for Sacramento City Council, District 1, in the primary election on June 7.
Councilwoman Angelique Ashby, who serves as vice mayor, is not seeking re-election after holding the position for 12 years. Instead, Ashby is joining the race for California State Senate.
In the Greater Sacramento region, District 1 continues to grow in population, jumping from 55,141 in 2010 to 69,450 in 2020. That's a 25.9% change, making District 1 the fastest growing area. District 1 does not only represent Natomas. It's also welcoming more communities, including neighborhoods west of Robla, due to the slight shift in redistricting.
The four candidates vying for votes in District 1 include:
- Robert Alvis
- Lisa Kaplan
- Alyssa Lozano
- Nate Pelczar
So far, the race appears to be heading into an establishment upset. Nate Pelczar, who was endorsed by outgoing councilmember Angelique Ashby, is trailing in third place.
As of Tuesday night, Lisa Kaplan, a Natomas Unified School Board Trustee, is garnering over 51% of the early vote.
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Election Results
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