Community Control & Political Power
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California Special Election
The governor recall ballot in your mail is a choice between two Californias. Join Bay Rising Action in voting NO by the end of the day on Tuesday, Sep…
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Janani Ramachandran
Lost with 43.1% Yes 56.9% No
After the primary, we’re now on to the last stage of this special election. Voters get to choose between two candidates. From the start, Bay Ris…
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Barbara Lee
Won with 90.4% Yes 9.6% No
For many in Oakland, we say “Barbara Lee speaks for me.” Rep. Barbara Lee has been a tireless fighter for justice, civil rights, and equal…
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Elizabeth Echols, appointed board director, EBRPD
Won with 65% Yes 35% No
Elizabeth is a longtime public servant. She has long supported the workers in the park service, combated climate change through her role with the park…
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Aziz Akbari
Won with 23.9% Yes 76.1% Other Candidates
Aziz leads with his values to make safe, clean, affordable water available to all people in Alameda County, whether we’re white, Black, brown, o…
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Ramesh Gopalan
Lost with 15.5% Yes 84.5% Other Candidates
Ramesh is a new voice and committed advocate, running because of the steep rate increases to our water bills and the need for climate resilience.
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Leah Simon-Weisberg
Won with 13.5% Yes 86.5% Other Candidates
The dynamic Right to Housing slate of candidates includes a wealth of experience and deep community values. Five seats are open in this race. Walker,…
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Dominique Walker
Won with 11.1% Yes 88.9% Other Candidates
The dynamic Right to Housing slate of candidates includes a wealth of experience and deep community values. Five seats are open in this race. Walker,…
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Mari Mendonca
Won with 9.3% Yes 90.7% Other Candidates
The dynamic Right to Housing slate of candidates includes a wealth of experience and deep community values. Five seats are open in this race. Walker,…
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Andy Kelley
Won with 12.41% Yes 87.59% Other Candidates
The dynamic Right to Housing slate of candidates includes a wealth of experience and deep community values. Five seats are open in this race. Walker,…
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Xavier Johnson
Won with 12.7% Yes 87.3% Other Candidates
The dynamic Right to Housing slate of candidates includes a wealth of experience and deep community values. Five seats are open in this race. Walker,…
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Richard Illgen
Lost with 27.3% Yes 72.7% Other Candidates
Richard Illgen is clearly the progressive choice in this race. He’s committed to police reform and affordable housing, and will bring a needed c…
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