Community Control & Political Power
Final Election Results: Oakland Voters Affirm Commitment to Equitable Democracy and Reimagining Public Safety Oakland Rising Action Celebrates Victories for Working-class, Immigrant, Black and Brown Oaklanders
December 09, 2022
Oakland Rising Action’s Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2022 CONTACT: liz suk, Executive Director, Oakland Rising A…
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Vote Nikki Fortunato Bas for Supervisor!
February 28, 2024
Bay Rising Action is thrilled to announce our endorsement of Nikki Fortunato Bas for Alameda County Supervisor! Look out for her on the March 5th prim…
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Bay Area’s Young Voters Are Registering At Lower Rates. Organizers Are Combating This Ahead Of 2024 Election
September 11, 2023
Local News Matters/September 6, 2023 The 2020 presidential election produced some of the highest turnout of young voters and voters of color. Alex Lal…
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“We don’t pick ourselves” to run: An interview with Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
August 14, 2023
In April 2023, Oakland Rising Action interviewed newly elected Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Thao’s commitment to social justice and equity has been…
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Are You Thinking About Running for Office? Questions to Consider
August 03, 2023
If you’re considering running for office, it’s essential to take the time to assess your readiness and evaluate your motivations. Answerin…
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Part 2: “I care not just about inclusion, but about changing the systems for people of color and their families”: An Interview with San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees Vice President Ligia Andrade Zúñiga
April 11, 2023
In March 2023, we interviewed San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees Vice President, Ligia Andrade Zúñiga for Women’s History Month. V…
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Part 1: “I care not just about inclusion, but about changing the systems for people of color and their families”: An Interview with San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees, Ligia Andrade Zúñiga
April 11, 2023
In March 2023, we interviewed San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees, Ligia Andrade Zúñiga for Women’s History Month. Vice President Z…
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Sheng Thao
Won with 50.30%
Oaklanders elected Sheng Thao to represent City Council District 4 in November 2018, and Thao has served Oakland for four years now. As a current city…
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Honey Mahogany
Lost with No 56.27% Yes 43.73%
Bay Rising Action is excited to endorse Honey Mahogany for District 6 Supervisor. Given the changes to District 6 from this year’s redistricting proce…
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Janani Ramachandran
Won with 68.47%
Oakland City Council sets goals and priorities for the City. The council approves the City budget, adopts ordinances to help the City serve its commun…
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Kevin Jenkins
Won with 71.26%
Oakland City Council sets goals and priorities for the City. The council approves the City budget, adopts ordinances to help the City serve its commun…
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Manufou Liaiga-Anoa’i
Lost with Yes 13.23% No 86.77%
Manufou is a celebrated leader in the Samoan community, a vigorous fighter for education equity on the school board, and has led efforts to keep Head…
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Tamisha Torres-Walker
Won with 34.36%
Bay Rising Action is supporting Tamisha Torres-Walker for re-election for Antioch City Council, District 1. Tamisha worked tirelessly to secure almost…
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