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

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Esmeralda Soria and Mark Pazin are fighting for District 27 in California's State Assembly.

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.