The latest results released on Friday afternoon by the Alameda County Elections Office showed Mayor Sheng Thao will likely be the first mayor to be recalled in Oakland.
63.85% of the voters elected to recall her while 36.15% voted against the recall. The registrar said there are still many ballots left to count. If the numbers hold up, voters will select a new mayor early next year. One of the potential candidates speculated to consider running in the special mayoral election is outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee. U.S. House Representative Lee has represented Oakland and parts of Alameda County for 26 years.
'I am the strongest candidate, potential candidate, and ready to jump in and actually lead our city forward,' said Taylor. Taylor lost to Thao by less than 700 votes in 2022.Another former mayoral candidate leaning toward running was long time former Oakland Councilman Ignacio De La Fuente. He finished in third place behind Thao and Taylor in 2022.'If I decide to do this, I want the voters to know: I'm not looking for a long-term job, I'm 75 years old.
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