AC Transit’s Oakland board races pit newcomers against established directors
Get buses to run on time, and run them often in the cleanest way possible. That’s what Oakland…
Who are the Oakland candidates challenging Mayor Barbara Lee?
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is running for a full term in this year’s election. Compared to the crowded…
Where do Oakland mayor and City Council candidates stand on Flock, AI, and homelessness?
Oakland’s future could look distinctly different depending on who’s elected mayor or city councilmember on Nov. 3. We…
A guide to Oakland voter guides for the 2026 election
As a nonprofit newsroom, The Oaklandside doesn’t choose sides during elections. You won’t find us telling you who…
Measure EE: Should Oakland’s mayor get more power — with some checks and balances?
One measure on the November ballot would fundamentally change the city’s government structure. Measure EE would reform Oakland’s…
2026 General Election: National City mayoral race explainer
What does the National City mayor do? National City has a council-manager form of government. Under this system,…
Why are so few people running for office in Oakland this year?
Most election years, crowds of candidates compete for a handful of seats on the Oakland City Council and…
Measure FF: Adding foreclosures to Oakland’s real estate transfer tax
When the average person buys a home, or a business buys a commercial property or apartment building, they…
Democratic socialists are on a roll. Can one win on Oakland City Council?
When the canvassers approach the small blue house in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood, they find the guy they…
Oaklanders rally in support of transit tax
More than a dozen community leaders rallied at Oakland City Hall this morning in support of a tax…
Want to meet the candidates running for the Oakland school board? Find a forum near you
Election season is in full swing in Oakland. Three seats are up on the Oakland Unified School District…
2026 Oakland voter guide: What to know about the November election
As November nears, many eyes are fixed on the national midterm elections, with voters wondering whether the House…