Sacramento Democrat Mai Vang who turns back on US flag struggles in early election returns
Mai Vang, a Sacramento city councilwoman, is trailing in early election returns against incumbent Congresswoman Doris Matsui. Vang has faced criticism for her refusal to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and turning her back on the US flag at public events. The primary race highlights a generational challenge within the Democratic Party, but Vang's controversial stance may hinder her campaign.
- ▪Doris Matsui leads the primary with 32.6% of the votes, while Mai Vang has 25.7%.
- ▪Vang has been criticized for her refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance and her actions during public ceremonies.
- ▪The election is part of California's top-two primary system, allowing the top two candidates to advance regardless of party affiliation.
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Politics Sacramento Democrat Mai Vang who turns back on US flag struggles in early election returns By Josh Koehn Published June 3, 2026, 12:58 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Democrat Sacramento city councilwoman Mai Vang — who has infuriated local residents by her refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance while turning her back on the US flag — was trailing Tuesday night in her bid to unseat longtime Congresswoman Doris Matsui in a bitter primary fight. Matsui led early Tuesday with 28,950 votes, or 32.6%, while Vang was in second with 22,821 votes, or 25.7%, according to the Associated Press. 5 Mai Vang has been under fire for her stance on the Pledge of Allegiance. AP 5 Rep.
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