2024 Elections Archives - Oakland Voices

After California rejects prison labor ban, incarcerated firefighters battle wildfires

February 12, 2025 Prism Reports

Californians voted in November to support forced prison labor. Last month, those laborers helped put out the LA wildfires.

Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress

January 29, 2025 Amelah El-Amin

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

January 16, 2025 Saleem Gilmore

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

December 5, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

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

Oakland voters doubt elections bring change

November 5, 2024 Oakland Voices

This story was produced by The Oaklandside in partnership with Oakland Voices. Oakland Voices interviewed casual voters. The Oaklandside analyzed the interviews to reveal a lack of faith in electoral politics to bring about change,

For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36

November 5, 2024 Marian Johnson

Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.

An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7

November 4, 2024 MuHajir Hassan

Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She’s running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.

Measure NN will shape Oakland’s public safety–but risks being overlooked

November 4, 2024 Howard Dyckoff

Oakland residents agree on the need for violence prevention. Measure NN would provide funds for police and fire services. Opponents say the measure does not do enough.
What’s at Stake with Measure NN? Funding, Public Safety, and Accountability in Oakland

Keith Carson announces retirement after 30 years from Board of Supervisors

December 14, 2023 Rasheed Shabazz

Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson announces retirement. Nine candidates seek to replace him on Alameda County Board of Supervisors