Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former City Council member, had gained momentum in recent weeks.

Barbara Lee, the retired congresswoman seen as a stabilizing force for a city in a crisis of leadership, has been elected ...

OAKLAND — Election night results showed former Councilmember Loren Taylor holding a slim advantage over retired Congresswoman Barbara Lee in the race to become Oakland’s next mayor, though thousands ...

Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee. This came as a surprise to some Oaklanders who expected former Congresswoman Lee to dominate the campaign with her sweeping endorsements, name recognition and ...

I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility and love,' Lee said in her victory statement.

OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee on Friday took a healthy lead in the close race to be Oakland’s next mayor, but ...

(Brian Krans/KQED) In his concession statement, Loren Taylor congratulated Lee and emphasized the need for unity going forward. “This morning I called Congresswoman Barbara Lee to congratulate her on ...

Barbara Lee has taken the lead in Oakland’s special mayoral election, prompting Loren Taylor to congratulate her on the win Saturday. Friday's results showed Lee ahead with 53% of the vote ...

Loren Taylor. • Joe Garofoli: Oakland needs a win. Will Barbara Lee follow the lead of two recent Bay Area debuts? • Oakland special election: Results for Oakland mayor, a citywide sales tax ...

Barbara Lee, a progressive politician with more than ... Lee and her more centrist challenger, Loren Taylor, were the top two challengers in a crowded field of nine jockeying to lead the ...

OAKLAND — Barbara Lee, the retired congresswoman seen by ... has been elected Oakland’s next mayor over former Councilmember Loren Taylor, the latest results released Friday show.

Barbara Lee appears to have topped Loren Taylor and nine other candidates to become Oakland’s next mayor, according to results published Friday April 18. Lee will be the first Black woman to serve as ...