SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – Current Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern has conceded his loss in the June 7 election to the county's first Latina sheriff, Yesenia Sanchez.
For more, stream KCBS Radio now.
Sanchez beat out Ahern in the primary election, gathering 52.8%, or 141,420 of the votes, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. Ahern earned 31.2% or 83,599 of the votes.
Ahern wrote in a letter posted to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office directed towards staff on Wednesday congratulating "the new Sheriff-elect."
He did not name Sanchez in the letter, but wrote, "I wish this new administration the best of luck. I have been very fortunate to have worked with the finest individuals that have ever been in the law enforcement profession."
Ahern has served as sheriff for 16 years. He wrote that his last day will be on Jan. 3 of next year and will officially retire.
"My administration will work to ensure a smooth transition," he wrote.
Sanchez will be the 23rd sheriff elected in the county.
DOWNLOAD the Audacy App
SIGN UP and follow KCBS Radio
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Related
