StuGov special election voting opens Tuesday

Why is Oakland holding a special election?

Oakland voters will head to the polls Tuesday to select a new mayor, new councilmember and weigh in on a measure that would increase the local sales tax. Polls in the special election will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the city will be using ranked-choice voting. Here’s what to know about what’s at stake. Why is Oakland voting for a new mayor? People in the city will vote for Oakland’s new mayor after voters recalled Sheng Thao in November. …

StuGov special election voting opens Tuesday

Editors note: The article has been updated to correct voting dates and the content of the amendment. The original article incorrectly stated voting opened on Monday, a date that Election Commissioner Santiago Fajardo provided the Daily before publication. Students can vote in a special election to ratify a proposed constitutional amendment by Student Government. Voting will be held from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 7:59 a.m. Wednesday. The amendment pro…