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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Exploring Oakland’s Key Races: What You Need to Know
October 17, 2024
Not in Oakland? Put your address below to get your customized voter guide, learn more about our voter guide here: No on the anti-democratic Recall of…
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How We Strengthen Democracy From the Ground up
July 29, 2024
“When it comes to having a say over who represents us, most of us Bay Area residents want similar things. No matter what we look like or where we come…
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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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Vote Yes
Sheng Thao
Won with 50.30%
Looking for our 2024 voter guide? Click here. Oaklanders elected Sheng Thao to represent City Council District 4 in November 2018, and Thao has served…
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Vote Yes
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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Vote Yes
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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Vote Yes
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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