Dr. Flo Makes History: Flojaune Cofer Leads Sacramento County Supervisor Race as Final Votes Are Counted
By Pleshette Robertson, Founder & CEO, Sacculturalhub.com | November 5, 2026
Sacramento is watching history unfold!
Dr. Flojaune Cofer, affectionately known throughout the community as “Dr. Flo,” is making history as she leads the race for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, District 1.
If elected, Dr. Flo would become the first Black woman to serve on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. This would mark an important moment in Sacramento’s history and a major milestone for Black women in local government.
As of November 4, Dr. Flo had received 22,630 votes, or approximately 52.9%, while her opponent, Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra, had received 20,139 votes, or approximately 47%. Dr. Flo was leading by 2,491 votes.
The race has not yet been officially decided. Sacramento County is scheduled to release another vote count on Friday, November 6, with final election certification expected by December 1.
For many Sacramento residents, this election represents years of hard work, hope, and community involvement.
On Election Night, Tuesday, November 3, hundreds of residents gathered for a rally and celebration in support of Dr. Flo. Family members, friends, volunteers, community leaders, and supporters came together to watch the results and celebrate the work that brought the campaign to this moment.
The gathering was filled with excitement, smiles, hugs, cheers, and hope. It was a night that brought together people from many walks of life who had spent months working toward a shared goal.
Dr. Flo’s journey in Sacramento politics has not been easy. In 2024, she ran for Sacramento mayor and lost a close race. Yet she continued her work in the community and later entered the race for Sacramento County Supervisor.
Her work has focused on issues that affect everyday families, including affordable housing, homelessness, public health, and access to community services.
Dr. Flo has served on boards and commissions and has worked with many groups throughout Sacramento. Her background in public health has also helped shape her approach to community needs.
Her opponent, Eric Guerra, has served on the Sacramento City Council and has also addressed housing, homelessness, and public safety during his years in public office.
For me, this story is also personal.
As Founder of Sacculturalhub.com, I have known Dr. Flo for many years as both a personal friend and a professional partner in community work. I have seen her take part in important talks, work with local organizations, and help bring attention to issues affecting our neighborhoods.
In 2016, Dr. Flo was honored with the Exceptional Women of Color (EWOC) Excellence Award, presented by the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation.
She also served as moderator for the Keynote Conversation at our 2024 Exceptional Women of Color Awards & Expo in Sacramento.
Another important moment was when Dr. Flo served as keynote speaker at the 13th annual Black Physicians Forum hosted by the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation and the UC Davis Health Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The forum focused on how hate and unfair treatment can hurt the health and well-being of African Americans. William Jahmal Miller, MHA, Chief Administrative Officer of Mercy Medical Group, served as moderator.
This event gave Dr. Flo another chance to share her knowledge as an epidemiologist and help families understand how racism, stress, and unfair treatment can affect their health.
These are special moments in our organization’s history, and I am proud that we have had the opportunity to recognize her community service.
The excitement surrounding this election has also been seen across social media.
Community member Christi H. Ketchum (Founder of the Sacramento Sister Circle) described Election Night as a “HISTORIC night!” and celebrated the many Black women who worked, volunteered, and helped organize throughout the campaign.
Sacramento resident Simon Philippe also shared a message about the power of everyday people coming together. He thanked those who gave their time and resources and encouraged residents to stay involved in their communities.
Dr. Flo even shared a fun moment from a recent poetry event. She explained that she was asked to read a poem by Lucille Clifton, although she does not consider herself a poet or spoken-word performer.
The poem spoke about living through hard times and finding the strength to keep going. Dr. Flo joked that she may need to run for office to escape being asked to perform poetry!
It was a lighthearted moment that showed another side of the woman many Sacramento residents have come to know.
As we wait for the remaining ballots to be counted, this election is also a reminder of the importance of community voices.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors makes decisions that affect housing, public health, county services, and the lives of thousands of families.
At Sac Cultural Hub, we recognize Dr. Flo’s years of service, her connection to our EWOC family, and the historic significance of her campaign.
Dr. Flo, we love you, and we celebrate the work you have done throughout our community.
We look forward to sharing the final election results as Sacramento County completes its vote count.
For the latest election results, visit https://results.saccounty.gov/.
