Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness

Oakland mayoral election: Top candidates share vision for city, crime and more with ABC7

The race for Oakland mayor is on and the top two candidates are making their case ahead of the April 15 special election. They go one-on-one with ABC7 News to share their vision for the city.

Top Two Oakland Mayoral Candidates Have Raised $550,000 Combined So Far – California Globe

According to the latest campaign filings reported over the weekend, around $550,000 has been raised so far by the top two candidates in the Oakland mayoral special election so far, on track to set a new record for mayoral election spending in the city. The filings show that former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has raised a total of $293,000, with former city Councilman Loren Taylor raising $253,000. However, when it comes to the total amount collect…

Barbara Lee has avid fans in Oakland mayor's race. But Loren Taylor is making it a contest

Oakland voters have a provocative choice in next month's special election for mayor, as longtime former Rep. Barbara Lee faces off against Loren Taylor, a scrappy politician 31 years her junior.

Oakland’s mayoral candidates still trying to get out of Sheng Thao’s shadow

Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor's backers have tried to paint the other as a continuation of Thao's administration.

One of the strongest Bay Area candidates in recent memory deserves the nod in Oakland

Editorial: As Oakland finances teeter, elect Barbara Lee for mayor, Charlene Wang for council

As Oakland teeters on the edge of insolvency, voters will pick a replacement for recalled Mayor Sheng Thao and select a new councilmember to fill a vacancy in District 2. Of the 10 mayoral candidates in the April 15 special election, only former Rep. Barbara Lee has the political clout needed to unify the city’s fractured leadership. In District 2, Charlene Wang stands out among six candidates for her strong community support combined with a rea…