Sacramento City Council
Coverage of Sacramento City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Mai Vang advances to November ballot for California US House seat, will face fellow Democrat Matsui
Mai Vang advances to November’s general election for a California congressional seat, facing Rep. Doris Matsui. The election will feature a Democrat-on-Democrat contest.
- Sacramento Democrat Mai Vang who turns back on US flag struggles in early election returns
Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang, who has angered local residents by refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance while turning her back on the US flag, is trailing in early election returns as she attempts to unseat Congresswoman Doris Matsui in a primary race.
- California congressional candidate refuses to say Pledge of Allegiance in resurfaced clips
California's 7th Congressional District candidate Mai Vang, a Sacramento City Councilmember, faces criticism for refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance during council meetings. She cited a need to reflect on systemic injustices and resist complacency, while critics labeled her actions 'disrespectful.' Vang is challenging incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui in a primary election on June 2.