Elections

Election results follow long-established voting patterns in Oakland

East Oakland had a disproportionately low influence due very low voter turnout, but slightly favored Lee. West Oakland/Temescal and district 4 dominated…

Apr 21 •

2025 Oakland Mayoral Debate

Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor squared off in a substantive debate—laying out their distinct approaches to restore Oakland's growth and stability

Mar 13 •

Oakland City Council used illegal votes to change city ordinances

In December, the city council relied on tie-breaking votes from recalled mayor Sheng Thao, a violation of city and state law. A lawsuit may be filed…

Feb 10 •

Brenda Harbin-Forte (Ret.)

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Most ballot measure questions in Alameda County are biased

A volunteer body composed of former Alameda County Grand Jurors started a new rating system to help voters understand which ones are misleading

Sep 30, 2024 •

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