HISTORY MADE! Eric Guerra Concedes to Dr. Flojaune Cofer in Sacramento County Supervisor Race
Dr. Flo is set to become the first Black woman to serve on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
By Pleshette Robertson, Founder & CEO, Sacculturalhub.com
SACRAMENTO, CA — History has been made in Sacramento County!
Dr. Flojaune “Flo” Cofer, affectionately known throughout Sacramento as “Dr. Flo,” has reached a historic milestone following the November 3, 2026, general election.
On Monday, November 9, Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra officially conceded the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 1 race, congratulating Dr. Flo on her election.
With the concession, Dr. Flo is poised to become the first Black woman to serve on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, marking a historic moment for representation and leadership in Sacramento County.
The announcement follows several days of ballot counting, during which Dr. Flo maintained and expanded her lead.
According to Sacramento County’s November 6 unofficial election results, Dr. Flo received 32,350 votes, representing 54.53% of votes counted, compared with Guerra’s 26,975 votes, or 45.47%. Her lead had grown to 5,375 votes.
Although additional ballots remain to be counted and the election results have not yet been officially certified, Guerra’s concession marks a significant development in the race.
Guerra reportedly called Dr. Flo on Monday to congratulate her and expressed his intention to continue serving Sacramento residents as a member of the City Council.
A Historic Moment for Sacramento’s Black Community
The news has generated excitement among residents, community organizations, and supporters who recognize the significance of Dr. Flo’s election.
Community leader Christi H. Ketchum shared a celebratory Facebook post recognizing Dr. Flo as Sacramento County’s first Black woman supervisor for District 1.
Ketchum also acknowledged the importance of community involvement, emphasizing that Black women and their networks played an important role in the campaign and encouraging continued support and participation.
Her message reflects the enthusiasm expressed by many Sacramento residents following the announcement.
Dr. Flo will succeed longtime District 1 Supervisor Phil Serna, who has served on the Board of Supervisors for 16 years.
The district includes several Sacramento neighborhoods, including Downtown, Midtown, Oak Park, Natomas, and East Sacramento.
From Public Health Leadership to County Government
Dr. Flo is an epidemiologist and longtime public health advocate whose professional work has focused on community health, equity, and public policy.
She previously ran for Sacramento mayor in 2024 and has continued her involvement in local civic issues, including housing affordability, homelessness, healthcare access, and neighborhood safety.
Her election will bring a public health perspective to the five-member Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, which oversees major county programs and services.
A Special Connection to Sac Cultural Hub
As previously reported by Sacculturalhub.com, Dr. Flo has maintained a longstanding relationship with the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation.
In 2016, she received the Exceptional Women of Color (EWOC) Excellence Award. She also participated in the 2024 EWOC Awards & Expo and served as a keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Black Physicians Forum, hosted in partnership with UC Davis Health.
These occasions reflect her longstanding involvement in Sacramento’s community health and leadership initiatives.
For Sac Cultural Hub, this election is another important chapter in the history of Black leadership and civic participation throughout the Sacramento region.
As the county completes its official vote count, residents will be watching the transition to a new District 1 supervisor.
READ OUR ORIGINAL STORY: Dr. Flo Makes History: Flojaune Cofer Leads Sacramento County Supervisor Race as Final Votes Are Counted
FOLLOW THE ELECTION RESULTS: Sacramento County Elections
