2026 Elections Archives - Oakland Voices

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Advance in California Governor’s Race

June 16, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Republican Hilton faces uphill battle in “blue” California.

California’s race for secretary of state shows partisan divide over how to count ballots

May 10, 2026 Cal Matters

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.” California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who made history in 2021 as the first Black person to hold the office, is seeking a second four-year term.

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

May 7, 2026 Oakland Voices

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

Alameda County DA’s race has three visions for reform and public safety

May 5, 2026 Oakland Voices

Pamela Price, Ursula Jones Dickson, and Gopal Krishan are running for District Attorney.

What Oakland voters should know about the four ballot measures on the June ballot

May 3, 2026 Oakland Voices

Measures A, C, D, and E appear in the June 2 primary election.

Rising health care costs central in California Governor’s race

February 10, 2026 KFF Health News

Candidates discuss health platforms.