It’s McCarty

Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff WriterKevin McCarty has declared victory in Sacramento’s mayoral race after the latest election results showed him ahead by a little more than 2,600 votes.It’s estimated that fewer than 2,600 ballots remain to be counted.“Thank you to my incredible supporters and campaign team, whose dedication and hard work made this victory possible,” McCarty posted on X, saying he was honored to be the city’s next mayor.McCarty, who led 50.7% to 49.3% in the county’s most recent election results released at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, congratulated Dr. Flojaune Cofer for running a “spirited and passionate campaign.”& “It is clear that voters want to see change and I am ready to start the hard work needed to move Sacramento forward,” McCarty continued. “Achieving this will require a collaborative effort with our city council, local elected officials, business leaders, labor groups, nonprofits and our broader community. As I said often during this campaign – if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”Dr. Cofer’s campaign, however, is not ready to concede.“This is a very close race. We’re awaiting the final results,” Jeff Rousset, her campaign manager, told The OBSERVER.My 42nd birthday wish...