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Barbara Lee announces she's running for Oakland mayor

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Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced she's running for Oakland mayor.

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Washington Examiner
Barbara Lee opens campaign account to run for mayor of Oakland - (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
A self-described group of “business, labor, community, government, and faith leaders” released an open letter last month asking Lee to run for mayor.
The Guardian
Former representative Barbara Lee files paperwork to run for Oakland mayor (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 6, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
California ex-congresswoman would run in a special election to replace Sheng Thao, who was recalled in November
ABC 7 San Francisco
Former Rep. Barbara Lee files paperwork to run for Oakland mayor (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Jan 6, 2025
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee filed paperwork with the city of Oakland in a sign that she plans a potential run for the mayor's office.
CBS News
Former California Rep. Barbara Lee officially announces her candidacy for Oakland mayor (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 7, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the Oakland mayor's office on Wednesday, two days after filing paperwork with the city.
KTVU San Francisco
Barbara Lee announces she's running for Oakland mayor (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Jan 7, 2025
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced she's running for Oakland mayor.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Barbara Lee formally announces candidacy for Oakland mayor (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Jan 7, 2025
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced on Wednesday her campaign for Oakland mayor.
New York Times
Barbara Lee, a Progressive Pillar of the House, Is Running for Oakland Mayor (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 7, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The Bay Area politician, known for her antiwar position and breaking barriers in Congress, just left the House after more than two decades.
Los Angeles Times
Barbara Lee announces bid for Oakland mayor as city looks to rise from crisis (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 7, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, who represented the East Bay in Congress for over two decades, announced plans to run for mayor of Oakland in a special election.