Bay Area Progressive Voter Guide – 2025 April Special Election

Get ready to discover endorsed candidates and measures that align with our values of racial, economic, and environmental justice. Be a voter who supports our working-class, immigrant, communities of color in the Bay Area and across California!

Gabby Chavez-Lopez for San José City Council District 3

Gabby Chavez-Lopez has been a District 3 resident for 20+ years and has built deep connections in the community and dedicated her career to tackling the biggest problems in the district. Gabby is dedicated to strengthening public safety, addressing affordable housing, intervention and prevention, and supporting small businesses.

We know Gabby Chavez-Lopez will be a champion for the people of San José, District 3!


Kara Murray-Badal for Oakland City Council, District 2

As an Oakland native, Kara Murray-Badal is a committed advocate for equitable housing and community development, promoting equity, affordability, and sustainability. We know with Kara’s proven track record of advocating for safe, affordable housing, and thriving communities, she will be a powerful voice for the working-class in Oakland.


Barbara Lee for Oakland Mayor

Bay Rising Action endorses Barbara Lee for Oakland Mayor! Representing the East Bay for over 26 years in Congress, Lee is a dedicated advocate for justice and equity. From her beginnings as an activist with the Black Panther Party, to her leadership in the California State Assembly, Senate, and Congress, she is a champion for the people.

We know Lee is the leader Oakland needs. This is our chance to elect a leader who will fight for the affordable housing, public safety, and reinvestments that Oaklanders need and care about.


Exercising our power in our communities, in our workplaces, and on our ballots, we can demand the government action we need, elect real leaders who will govern with us, and create a better future for all. Voting is a key part of bringing our values to life!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a voter in this election and make decisions on the issues that impact our communities.

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