Quality Public Education

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VanCedric Williams

Won with 61.1% Yes 38.9% No
VanCedric has a long history of teaching and organizing in the Bay Area and is committed to budget transparency and racial justice in Oakland schools.

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Cherisse Gash

Lost with Eliminated in Round 3: 20.9% Yes 79.1% Other Candidates
Cherisse is an Oakland parent and grew up in District 3 and has deep ties to the community. She has a strong vision and track record of leadership mob…

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Sam Davis

Won with 62.5% Yes 37.5% No
Sam has the support of community organizations including Faith In Action and OEA, the local teachers’ union. Although he believes that charter schools…

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Stacy Thomas

Lost with Eliminated in Round 1: 18.5% Yes 81.5% Other Candidates
Stacy is a bookkeeper by trade and wants to focus on how to use the budget as a moral compass and, after an audit, how to clearly address these priori…

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Richard Santos Raya

Lost with 31% Yes 69% No
Richard is a real values-driven leader. Bringing a fresh perspective, he partners with the community to create systemic solutions to Oakland’s challen…

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