Quality Public Education
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Jennifer Esteen
Lost with 22.1% Yes 77.9% Other Candidates
Jennifer Esteen is a former nurse, longtime union leader, and advocate who comes from grassroots organizing. She’s also a queer Black Jewish mom: elec…
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Liz Ortega
Won with Advancing to November Runoff: 32.1% Yes 67.9% Other Candidates
Liz Ortega is a longtime labor activist from an immigrant family with a proven track record of fighting for working people, and the relationships and…
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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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Jackie Fielder
Lost with 42.9% Yes 57.1% No
Jackie Fielder is a Latina and Native American candidate who is not afraid to challenge the corporate agenda and lead with a bold vision for Californi…
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Victor Valerio
Lost with Eliminated in Round 1: 11.8% Yes 88.2% Other Candidates
Victor is a proponent of public schools, and he believes we can make public schools more enticing to families by making them better. Victor grew up in…
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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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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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Tami Rossell
Lost with 8.7% Yes 91.3% Other Candidates
Tami Rossell joins Sara Prada as a vocal advocate for removing policing from Hayward schools, and bringing forward racial justice in schools.
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