Darrell Steinberg Wins Sacramento Mayoral Race
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — There won't be another vote for mayor of Sacramento in November.
Former state Senate president Darrell Steinberg has more than 60 percent of the vote on Tuesday. By finishing with more than 50 percent of the vote, he avoids a runoff with Sacramento City Councilwoman Angelique Ashby.
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Steinberg takes stage. Begins thanking family of former mayor Joe Serna. Waiting for him to declare victory pic.twitter.com/GyNuwKaDIl
— stevelarge (@largesteven) June 8, 2016
Steinberg says he cannot declare victory until the votes are counted. Thanks Angelique Ashby and Tony Lopez for their campaigns.
— stevelarge (@largesteven) June 8, 2016
Darrell Steinberg leaves stage as the likely next mayor of Sacramento pic.twitter.com/X7uJ7wUW1q
— stevelarge (@largesteven) June 8, 2016
Steinberg says he's surprised by the wide margin of votes in his likely victory. He and Ashby have not talked 2nite. pic.twitter.com/hKPcsA9JRS
— stevelarge (@largesteven) June 8, 2016
Statement on Mayor-Elect Steinberg pic.twitter.com/eEgzxrGx7B
— Kevin Johnson (@KJ_MayorJohnson) June 8, 2016
Former professional boxer Tony "The Tiger" Lopez is in third in Tuesday's voting.
Wednesday, Ashby conceded the race to Steinberg.
With a ❤️ full of gratitude for all the support I received, I send my congrats and commitment to partner to our next Mayor @Steinberg4Sac
— Angelique Ashby (@AngeliqueAshby) June 8, 2016