Community Control & Political Power
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Jackie Speier
Won with 79.3% Yes 20.7% No
Jackie Speier has represented the Peninsula well for decades, and she has represented a progressive voice in Congress.
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Nancy Pelosi
Won with 77.6% Yes 22.4% No
There are benefits to having the speaker of the house represent San Francisco, and Pelosi will be important in a Biden administration.
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Alexis Villalobos
Lost with 43.1% Yes 56.9% No
An exciting progressive challenger to a moderate Democratic incumbent, Alexis Villalobos is deeply grounded in Hayward. He is fighting for housing, en…
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Ketzal Gomez
Lost with 34.8% Yes 65.2% Other Candidates
Ketzal Gomez comes to her work in education through deep relationships with community organizations, Latinx groups and Indigenous groups. She is highl…
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Rosemary Kamei
Won with The general election was canceled. Rosemary Kamei won without appearing on the ballot.
Rosemary Kamei is the current board president. She has prioritized transparency and accountability in leadership, and she has the support of labor in…
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Melissa Baten Caswell
Lost with 48% Yes 52% No
Melissa Baten Caswell is a parent as well as a current school board member and PTA president. She has the backing of the educators and workers in Sant…
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Melvin Willis
Won with 58.1% Yes 41.9% No
Melvin has been deep in the struggle for housing and economic justice for years. He is keeping his sights on serving the people of Richmond, not the c…
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Claudia Jimenez
Won with 54.1% Yes 45.9% No
Looking for our 2024 voter guide? Click here. Richmond is at the forefront of many important issues, including housing, policing and addressing Chevro…
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Gayle McLaughlin
Won with 51.7% Yes 48.3% No
Gayle is what we hope for from elected leaders. She has proven that she follows the lead of movements on the ground, fights tirelessly for racial and…
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Helio Moreno
Lost with 16.5% Yes 83.5% Other Candidates
Helio is a public defender, committed immigrant rights activist and a graduate of Pittsburg schools. He’ll bring those ideals and experiences to…
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Taylor Sims
Won with 22.7% Yes 77.3% Other Candidates
Taylor Sims is running to bring the voices of young people to the school board. Taylor herself is a visionary young person lifting up workers’ r…
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