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Barbara Lee announces bid for Oakland mayor as city looks to rise from crisis
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.
Barbara Lee, a Progressive Pillar of the House, Is Running for Oakland Mayor
The Bay Area politician, known for her antiwar position and breaking barriers in Congress, just left the House after more than two decades.
Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor
Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted to the social platform X that she wants to bring the city together to face its challenges,
Barbara Lee, newly retired from Congress, announces run for Oakland mayor
Former Rep. Barbara Lee announced Wednesday she will run to be the next mayor of Oakland, presenting herself as a uniting force for a town that has struggled to re-establish stability after the pandemic.
Barbara Lee announces she's running for Oakland mayor
OAKLAND, Calif. - Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced she's running for Oakland mayor. In a video shared on social media, she said she has the support of Oakland firefighters and labor leaders and that she's ultimately decided to run for mayor to "unite our city, make it stronger and safer and improve opportunity for everyone."
Former California Rep. Barbara Lee files campaign paperwork for Oakland mayoral race
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
Former Rep. Barbara Lee quietly forms committee to run for Oakland mayor
Lee is likely to clear much of the field, with many of Oakland’s labor and business leaders ready to support her campaign.
Former congresswoman Barbara Lee launches run for Oakland mayor
After 27 years in the House, rumors that the former lawmaker would step up have been brewing since December.
Former California Rep. Barbara Lee officially announces her candidacy for Oakland mayor
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the Oakland mayor's office on Wednesday, a day after filing paperwork with the city.
Former Rep. Barbara Lee files paperwork to run for Oakland mayor
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee filed paperwork with the city of Oakland on Monday in a sign that she plans a potential run for the mayor's office.
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee officially launches campaign in Oakland mayor race
Retired Congresswoman Barbara Lee ended weeks of deliberation and signed official paperwork Wednesday to enter the special election for the job of Oakland Mayor. Her main opponent, former City ...
Barbara Lee formally announces candidacy for Oakland mayor
"I've never shied away from a challenge. I'm always ready to fight for Oakland." Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced ...