Mark Pazin concedes to Esmeralda Soria in very tight race for Assembly District 27

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mark Pazin has conceded to Esmeralda Soria after a very tight race for District 27 in California's State Assembly.

Action News projects that about 97% of the estimated total vote has been counted, and as of Monday, November 21, Soria has captured about 51.2 percent of the vote.

The newly-established seat represents Merced, Madera and Fresno counties.

Soria is currently a Fresno City Councilmember, and Pazin was previously the Merced County Sheriff.