On Tuesday, June 2, Oakland voters will participate in California’s primary election, weighing in on the governor’s race and other statewide contests, seats in Congress and the state legislature, and key local races like Alameda County District Attorney. There are also several ballot measures impacting Oakland, including a proposed parcel tax and business tax relief plan.
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Key dates
May 4: Ballots are mailed out to all registered voters in Alameda County and voting begins, and 24-hour ballot drop boxes open.
May 18: Last day to register to vote online. (You can vote by conditionally registering, even on the same day as the election.)
May 23: Some voting centers open.
May 26: Last day to ask for a replacement vote-by-mail ballot.
May 30: More voting centers open.
June 2: Last day to vote. Preliminary results are posted by 8 p.m.
California governor, congressional seats, key local races like district attorney, and several Oakland measures are on the ballot.
District Attorney race & Oakland ballot measures
Watch: Alameda County district attorney candidates forum
Ursula Jones Dickson, Pamela Price, and Gopal Krishan debated in Oakland. Hear their views on victim’s rights, juvenile justice, managing the DA’s office, and lots more.
Measure C: Oakland business tax relief, explained
At the June 2 primary, voters will decide whether to give one-year tax breaks to small and new businesses in the city.
Measure E: Oakland voters are being asked to approve a new parcel tax
Supporters claim a new tax is necessary to fund vital services, but opponents argue it’s a payout for unions.
by Eli Wolfe
April 27, 2026April 28, 2026, 11:02 a.m.
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