Elections

Proposition 39 Puts California at the Center of the National Voter ID Debate    

California voters face a consequential choice over voter identification, access and election security.

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California Black civil-rights leaders defend voting rights

Civil rights advocates say temporary court victories have not ended threats to mail voting.

2026 Oakland Primary Election Guide: How to Vote, What’s on Ballot

Your guide to voting in Oakland’s June 2 primary election, from deadlines to ballot choices.

California voters approve Prop 50 redistricting plan

Prop 50 redraws California’s political map.

Proposition 50 and the battle over California’s political maps

California voters decide on Nov. 4 who will draw election boundaries until 2031.

Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress

Barbara Lee passed the baton as Lateefah Simon sworn-in on a Bible and a Quran.

Oakland’s interim mayor offers stability after recall election

Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins hopes to bring stability to City Hall while still supporting District 6 residents.

Opinion: East Bay voters oust progressives over crime, housing 

East Bay voters are frustrated with crime and housing inequality. The recalls of Pamela Price and Sheng Thao signal a conservative political shift.

Oakland election results: Mayor, District attorney recalled

Voters appear to favor recalls of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. Other results pending as ballots being counted, rank-choice voting calculations pending.

Oakland voters doubt elections bring change