Assembly Republican leader Alexandra Macedo said Friday that she expects to lose her reelection bid against Democrat Hipolito Angel Cerros as ballot counting continues. (GV Wire Composite)
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Assembly Republican leader Alexandra “Ali” Macedo said Friday that she expects to fall short in her bid for reelection to California’s 33rd Assembly District, acknowledging a likely defeat while ballots remain uncounted.
“While ballots are still being counted, it now appears we will fall just short in our campaign for re-election to the State Assembly,” Macedo said in a statement.
The Republican incumbent thanked voters, volunteers, and supporters, calling her service in Sacramento “the honor of my life.”
“Fighting for the Valley has been, and always will be, my passion,” she said.
Democrat Hipolito Angel Cerros, a former Lindsay mayor, led Macedo by 325 votes in combined county returns reported Wednesday by GV Wire.
Those unofficial totals showed Cerros with 49,126 votes, or 50.17%, and Macedo with 48,801 votes, or 49.83%. The district includes portions of Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties.
Macedo Pledges to Keep Fighting for Valley
In her statement, Macedo said the Central Valley continues to face rising costs, water needs, and barriers to health care.
“Sacramento still doesn’t give the Central Valley the respect or resources we deserve,” she said. “We are hit hardest by today’s affordability crisis, from the gas pump to the grocery store.”
She called for investment in water sustainability and storage, along with affordable, accessible health care.
“Most importantly, we need a strong voice in Sacramento that will stand up for the Central Valley and protect the California Dream,” Macedo said.
Macedo was first elected in 2024 and became Assembly Republican leader in August during her first legislative term. Cerros’ campaign emphasized public safety, water infrastructure, and improvements in his hometown of Lindsay, according to GV Wire’s earlier reporting.
Macedo closed her statement by pledging to remain involved in the region’s challenges.
“These challenges aren’t going away, and neither am I,” she said. “I’ll keep fighting for the Valley, and I hope you’ll join me.”
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