IN THE NEWS
January 18, 2024
'I CAME FROM NOTHING.' STEVE HANSEN'S UNLIKELY PATH TO RUN FOR MAYOR OF SACRAMENTO
Steve Hansen could be the first openly gay mayor in Sacramento history. He was the first gay person elected to the city council a decade ago. Neither distinction defines his candidacy or explain who he is or what drives him for the city’s highest elected office.
July 11, 2023
THE SACRAMENTO POLICE OFFICER UNION MAKES ENDORSEMENT FOR MAYOR
The Sacramento police officer union on Tuesday endorsed Steve Hansen for mayor. The Sacramento Police Officers Association endorsement, which typically comes with a $6,000 campaign donation, further cements Hansen’s desire to brand himself as the public safety candidate.
May 31, 2023
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA & LGBTQ+ VICTORY FUND ENDORSE STEVE HANSEN FOR SACRAMENTO MAYOR
Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, joins LGBTQ+ Victory Fund today in announcing the endorsement of Steve Hansen for Mayor of Sacramento. Incumbent Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced on May 25 that he will not seek re-election in 2024.
May 30, 2023
FORMER SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCILMEMBER STEVE HANSEN ANNOUNCES MAYORAL CAMPAIGN
A former Sacramento City Councilmember has announced he is running for mayor. Steve Hansen was the city's first openly gay Councilmember when he was elected in 2012, and will again make history as the city's first openly LGBTQ+ mayor if elected.
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May 30, 2023
'THERE'S A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE': FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE HANSEN LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR SACRAMENTO MAYOR
Former city council member Steve Hansen announced his bid for Sacramento mayor on Tuesday morning. In 2012, Hansen made history as the city’s first openly gay city council member. If elected, he would be Sacramento’s first openly gay mayor.
May 30, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: FORMER SACRAMENTO COUNCILMAN STEVE HANSEN RUNNING FOR MAYOR WITH FOCUS ON SAFETY
Former Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen is running for mayor. Hansen, who served as the council’s first openly gay council member until he lost re-election in 2020, is now the first openly gay mayoral candidate, he said.
May 30, 2023
FORMER SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCILMAN STEVE HANSEN RUNNING FOR MAYOR
Former Sacramento city council member Steve Hansen said Tuesday he will be running for Sacramento mayor. "I’m excited to announce that I’m running for Mayor of Sacramento. Together, I know that we can lead our city into its next great chapter — and leave no one behind," Hansen said in a social media post.
May 30, 2023
FORMER SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCILMEMBER STEVE HANSEN ENTERS MAYORAL RACE
More than a decade after he ran for Sacramento City Council, Steve Hansen has joined the growing field of candidates looking to win the mayor's seat next year.
Since losing a reelection bid in 2020, Hansen has focused on his family and his role as managing partner of the Sacramento office of Lighthouse Public Affairs LLC. He said he's reminded of what he ran on in 2012, just as the city was emerging from the Great Recession.