After county elections officials posted an updated tally late Friday afternoon, gay Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen remains in second place in his bid for election to a third term.
Political newcomer Katie Valenzuela, an environmental policy adviser, remains in first place with a 698-vote lead, according to the unofficial returns.
That is an increase of 142 votes since Wednesday morning, but the candidates' percentage of the total vote has remained the same at 53% for Valenzuela and 46%