Posts Tagged ‘2018 Elections’
Libby Schaaf wins re-election; challengers sweep council incumbents
Unofficial results show Schaaf wins re-election, and newcomers to join city council.
Read MoreGalvanized by national politics, Oakland gets out the vote
At 6 a.m. on Election Day, volunteers at the East Bay for Everyone headquarters on Franklin Street in downtown Oakland began calling voters in swing districts across the country. They’ll work until the polls close at 8 p.m. in California, talking to people about the issues that matter to them and where the nearest polling…
Read MoreAhead of Election Day, volunteer groups register homeless people to vote
“Voting is important because our voices are so seldom heard,” said Mavin Griffin, founder and resident of the Wood Street encampment for the homeless in West Oakland.
Read MoreWomen candidates in District 4 city council race team up
In a race that has no clear frontrunner, three female candidates are teaming up to support each other.
Read MoreClarissa Doutherd and Gary Yee face off for open school board seat in District 4
In the race for an open school board seat in District 4, newcomer Clarissa Doutherd and Oakland education veteran Gary Yee face off.
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