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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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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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Ben Bartlett
Won with 69.5% Yes 30.5% Other Candidates
Bartlett has been a good voice on affordable housing and police funding. Though Bartlett has more room to grow there, his opponent is deeply invested…
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Vinnie Bacon
Lost with 45.6% Yes 54.4% No
This is one of the most important races in Alameda County. Having Vinnie Bacon, a true progressive, replace the most conservative member of the Board…
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Lateefah Simon
Won with 64.1% Yes 35.9% No
Lateefah Simon is a nationally recognized advocate for civil and racial justice. She is also a single mother who relies on public transit each day and…
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Jamie Salcido
Lost with 26.7% Yes 73.3% No
Jamie is running to bring the voice of underrepresented communities to the BART board, and she is committed to shifting funding from BART policing to…
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Claudia Jimenez
Won with 54.1% Yes 45.9% No
Richmond is at the forefront of many important issues, including housing, policing and addressing Chevron’s climate racism. Claudia is an immigr…
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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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Néstor Castillo
Lost with 7.3% Yes 92.7% Other Candidates
A human rights advocate and union organizer, Néstor Castillo is a true champion of immigrant rights, shifting public money from policing to community…
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Shakeel Ali
Lost with 17.7% Yes 82.3% Other Candidates
Shakeel Ali is a dedicated educator and 40-year resident of Daly City who is running to stop gentrification, fund public health and lift up a Black Li…
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