ABC 30: New members of the State Assembly and Senate sworn in at the Capitol
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Democrats and Republicans put the campaigns behind them, as both members of the Assembly and State Senate were sworn in. They all pledged to work together but its clear the Democrats will be in charge.
Among the new state senators sworn in were four from the Central Valley.
Melissa Hurtado, the 30-year old former Sanger City Council member, scored an upset victory over the Republican incumbent.
"I'm feeling excited but above all I'm full of energy and ready to work," Hurtado said.
Her priorties, addressing health care poverty, in the district which includes parts of Bakersfield and Fresno.