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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee wins re-election, 'strong mayor' measure passes

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Oakland voters cast their ballots overwhelmingly to re-elect Mayor Barbara Lee to a full term while passing a charter reform proposal that expands her authority as the city's chief executive. Barbara Lee, strong mayor The approved measure, known as Measure EE, establishes a "strong mayor" system of …

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  1. KION Central Coast

    Oakland residents to vote on who will be their next mayor (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Carlos E. Castañeda Oakland voters are deciding whether to elect Mayor Barbara Lee to a full term or replace her with one of the three other candidates running in the 2026 midterms. Lee was elected in 2024 by voters after former Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled. Prior to being mayor, Lee was a U.S.

  2. KQED News

    Lee Headed for Victory in Oakland Mayor’s Race; ‘Strong Mayor’ Measure Leading (opens KQED News)

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    Eighteen months after taking the city’s reins in the midst of a major political scandal and budget crisis, voters give Barbara Lee the nod to lead the city for next four years. A measure that would give her more decision-making power was also ahead.

  3. Bay Area Reporter News

    Oakland Mayor Lee easily reelected (opens Bay Area Reporter News)

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    Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was declared the winner shortly after the polls closed Tuesday, as she easily defeated three lesser-known candidates for a full four-year term.

  4. KION Central Coast

    Oakland residents elect Mayor Barbara Lee for a full, 4-year term, CBS News projects (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Carlos E. Castañeda Oakland voters have reelected Mayor Barbara Lee to a full four-year term, defeating three other candidates in a contest to lead the East Bay city, CBS News projects. Lee was elected in 2024 by voters after former Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled.

  5. KQED News

    Lee Triumphs in Oakland Mayor’s Race; ‘Strong Mayor’ Measure Leading (opens KQED News)

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    Eighteen months after taking the city’s reins in the midst of a major political scandal and budget crisis, voters give Barbara Lee the nod to lead the city for next four years. A measure that would give her more decision-making power was also ahead.

  6. KION Central Coast

    Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee easily wins reelection (opens KION Central Coast)

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    With more than 80% of the vote going to Lee, city leaders say the results show voters are sending a clear message. Katie Nielsen reports.

  7. KTVU San Francisco

    Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee wins re-election, 'strong mayor' measure passes (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    Oakland voters cast their ballots overwhelmingly to re-elect Mayor Barbara Lee to a full term while passing a charter reform proposal that expands her authority as the city's chief executive. Barbara Lee, strong mayor The approved measure, known as Measure EE, establishes a "strong mayor" system of …

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