Fresno City councilmember Nelson Esparza suspends state Senate campaign

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza has suspended his State Senate campaign.

The announcement came Thursday morning.

Esparza said helium is alternatively supporting Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria successful her bid for California's 14th District seat.

The spot is presently held by State Senator Anna Caballero, who has publically endorsed Soria erstwhile she terms.

Esparza primitively announced his candidacy for the spot past August.

District 14 includes ample portions of Merced, Madera and Fresno counties.