As of Wednesday evening, Dr. Flo Cofer is leading the race for Sacramento County District 1, with Sacramento City Council member Eric Guerra closely trailing as ballot counting continues. Cofer, a former candidate for Sacramento mayor, aims to address urgent issues such as housing affordability, school safety, job security, and health care. She expressed concern over residents' safety and emphasized that while the county cannot solve every issue, it should effectively manage its funded responsibilities. Guerra, on the other hand, is focusing on mental health and addiction challenges in the district, criticizing the county's performance in these areas. He cites his experience on the city council as an asset for tackling county-level issues, mentioning a successful partnership that helped address homelessness. Both candidates acknowledged the 16 years of service by Supervisor Phil Serna and stressed the importance of building on past successes while addressing areas needing improvement. Election officials have indicated that the final vote tally may take two to three weeks.