Oakland Voters Cast Ballots in Midterm Election
Polls and drop boxes close at 8 p.m. as voters weigh mayor, City Council, school board and ballot measures.
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Do you trust Oakland's local government to run the city well?
Oakland Election News
Recent news
November 3, 2026
Oakland Voters Pick Mayor in Ranked-Choice RaceMayor Barbara Lee faces three challengers as Oakland uses ranked-choice voting to count mayoral ballots.
October 20, 2026
Oakland to Hold Elections on November 3Residents will cast ballots for local council, school board, and a mobile home rent referendum.
September 30, 2026
Oakland Voters Will Decide on Measure EE in NovemberThe proposed ballot measure seeks to shift the city toward a strong-mayor model of governance.