Where are the checks coming from in Sacramento County Board of Supervisors race?
With the primary election less than a month away, money has been pouring into the competitive race to replace Phil Serna on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
Longtime Sacramento City Council member Eric Guerra has so far outraised political newcomer Flojaune Cofer, who is considered farther to the political left and narrowly lost the Sacramento mayoral race in 2024.
As of April 18, the most recent state filing deadline, Cofer’s campaign had raised $123,207, while Guerra’s had raised $182,562, according to state campaign finance documents filed with Sacramento County. That total does not include contributions to two independent expenditure committees established to support Guerra, which are subject to higher contribution limits.
Cofer, who won the endorsement of the Sacramento Central Labor Council, has received mostly small donations, along with large contributions from two unions SEIU 1021, and the California Association of Professional Scientists —Guerra has also received union support, including donations from public safety unions — The Sacramento County Deputies Association, the Sacramento County Probation Association PAC, the California Statewide Law Enforcement PAC, and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522. He has also received contributions the California Apartment Association and the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
If either candidate receives more than 50% of the vote on June 2, that candidate will win the seat outright and avoid a runoff in the general election.
Serna has represented the district on the Board of Supervisors for about 15 years. The district includes Sacramento’s downtown and midtown core and stretches from North Natomas to Tahoe Park.
Deborah Ortiz, a former state lawmaker who is also running for the seat, had raised $56,643 as of April 18.
A selected list of donations to candidates in the race, including contributions from prominent organizations, companies, business owners, elected officials and other notable donors.
Donations to Guerra’s campaign
- Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation: $4,250
- Construction Works Inc. (Plastering Works) and its owner: $4,100
- Shingle Springs Band Miwok Indians: $3,750
- Ramos Towing and its owners, Daniel and Jamie Ramos: $3,500
- Committee for Home Ownership Sponsored by the Northstate Building Industry Association: $3,250
- Sacramento Builders Exchange PAC: $3,100
- Park West Casinos Inc.: $3,100
- Sacramento County Probation Association PAC: $3,000
- Northern California District Council of Laborers: $3,000
- Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: $3,000
- United Auburn Indian Community of Auburn Rancheria: $3,000
- California Apartment Association: $3,000
- United Public Employees PAC: $3,000
- Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen: $3,000
- United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices Local 447: $2,750
- SAFE Credit Union: $2,200
- Western United Dairies PAC: $2,050
- Capitol Casino: $2,050
- Phillip Angelides, president of Riverview Capital and former state treasurer: $2,850
- Mark Friedman, developer: $1,750
- AT&T California Employee PAC: $1,850
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 39: $1,800
- Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: $1,750
- Kevin McCarty for Mayor 2028: $1,600
- Sacramento Building Trades Council: $1,500
- California Statewide Law Enforcement PAC: $1,500
- Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522: $1,000
Donations to Cofer’s campaign
- SEIU 1021 Candidate PAC: $3,000
- California Association of Professional Scientists: $3,000
- Palestine American League PAC: $1,600
- Jessica Morse for Congress: $1,500
- Heather Fargo, former mayor: $1,500
- UAW Region 6 Western States PAC: $1,000
- Malaki Amen, executive director of the California Urban Partnership: $1,000
- Women Democrats of Sacramento County: $750
- Tammie Denyse, CEO of Carrie’s Touch nonprofit: $500
- Rashid Sidqe, CEO of Lift Up Love Always nonprofit: $250
- Teresa Flores, executive director of Sacramento Area Congregations Together: $250
- Katie Valenzuela, consultant, former Sacramento City Council member: $250
- Gina Lujan, executive director of Made Here CDC: $250
- Zion Arkoh, Queen Sheba owner: $200
- Tamika L’Ecluse, CEO of Sacramento Community Land Trust: $175
Donations to Ortiz’s campaign
- Deborah Ortiz: $3,000
- Kevin McCarty for Mayor 2028: $1,600
- Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove: $2,000
- Anthony Rendon, consultant and former speaker of the California Assembly: $1,000
Donations to Metro Chamber PAC Supporting Guerra
- Mark Friedman, developer: $19,000
- Raley’s: $15,000
- Golden State Clean Energy: $10,000
- Kasey Cotulla, owner of Delta Print Group: $10,000
- Demmon Family Partnership: $5,000
- Five Star Bank: $5,000
- Thatch and Hooper LLC (Gregory Thatch): $5,000
- Pacific Coast Cos. Inc.: $5,000
- KP Public Affairs: $5,000
- Chris Franklin, COO of Wilton Rancheria: $5,000
- Jason Bryant, owner of Bryant Government Affairs: $5,000
- SAFE Credit Union: $5,000
- Stanley Van Vleck, Van Vleck Ranch: $5,000
Donations to Northstate Building Industry IE Committee Supporting Guerra
- Lennar Corp.: $17,500
- Thatch and Hooper LLP: $2,250
- West Prairie Estates LLC (Bill Bunce): $1,750
