Exactly one option will be chosen. If duplicate options are proposed I will comment on the one added second indicating that I consider it a duplicate and will not resolve to it. Options should be names of individuals, not categories of people.
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3.0049k votes counted estimated 42k to go https://www.kqed.org/news/12036247/the-race-for-oakland-mayor-is-still-far-from-the-finish-line
Swing to Barbara Lee today on Polymarket as well, seemingly not on any public info https://polymarket.com/event/oakland-mayoral-special-election
https://californiaglobe.com/fr/san-jose-mayor-matt-mahan-makes-surprise-endorsement-of-loren-taylor-for-oakland-mayor/ includes mention of poll with Lee 45% Taylor 41%. Surprisingly close?
@MikeLinksvayer this Fabian Robinson was added a day later than the other, so I am considering it a duplicate
@MichaelBlume whoops, and I added both of them. Fabian isn't going to win so I guess it won't matter.
Former Rep. Barbara Lee, a veteran of Congress and champion of progressive politics in the East Bay, has formed a campaign finance committee to run for mayor of Oakland.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/20/barbara-lee-oakland-mayor-00195775
Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee said Friday she will announce in early January whether she plans to run for mayor of Oakland as the city holds a special election following the recall of its last mayor.
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Loren Taylor, a former city councilmember and moderate Democrat, is already running and would likely be Lee’s toughest competition. Meanwhile, Marshawn Lynch, a former NFL running back, has hinted he’s also considering jumping into the race, though he hasn’t made any announcements.
Added people who have filed reported in https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/former-city-council-staffer-renia-webb-to-run-in-19970421.php