Barbara Lee considers run for Oakland mayor

Race to be next Oakland mayor somewhat stalled as Rep. Barbara Lee makes up her mind
The longtime lawmaker has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ongoing budget crisis to homelessness to policing.
Oaklanders call on Barbara Lee to be the city’s next mayor
Rep. Barbara Lee’s (D-CA) time in Congress might be coming to an end, but a group of Oakland’s top elected officials are hoping she will pivot and run for mayor. The self-described group of “business,
Barbara Lee considers run for Oakland mayor: A new chapter in local politics
As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor.
Top Oakland leaders say city 'needs' Barbara Lee as mayor in new letter
After the November recall of its mayor Sheng Thao, the group wrote that Oakland is facing "a crisis of leadership." A void they believe would be best filled by Lee.
‘Oakland needs Barbara Lee’: Open letter urges retiring Congresswoman to run for mayor
Rumors have been swirling that the retiring congresswoman might seek Oakland’s top job in the April special election.
Oakland Leaders Urge Barbara Lee to Enter Mayoral Race Amid City's Challenges
Retiring U.S. Representative Barbara Lee is contemplating a run for Oakland mayor following the recent recall of Mayor Sheng Thao. Lee, who has represented Oakland in Congress since 1998, announced she will decide by early January 2025.
Barbara Lee talks legacy, regrets and unpopular opinions as she leaves Congress
WASHINGTON — Progressive trailblazer Barbara Lee’s time in Congress ended like it began: voicing unpopular opinions. On her first day in the House, she signed a petition to bring campaign finance ...
Progressive trailblazer Rep. Barbara Lee bids farewell to Congress: 'Public service is in my DNA'
After an upsetting loss for a seat in the Senate, Rep. Barbara Lee is retiring from Congress. But this will not stop her from ...
Barbara Lee: Allowing Musk to ‘run our government really has grave consequences’ for Americans
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) took aim at billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday for derailing the end-of-year spending deal. “Let’s ...
‘No way’ Elon Musk should be ‘threatening’ Republicans over spending bill: Rep. Barbara Lee
Elon Musk and President-elect Trump have been expressing their dissatisfaction with House Republicans working to pass a ...
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Rep. Barbara Lee Mulls Campaign For Oakland Mayor
Lee posted on X that she is considering a run for Oakland's mayor. California Rep. Barbara Lee, who is retiring from ...
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Barbara Lee & Lateefah Simon: Trailblazing CA Congresswomen
In this charming conversation, newly-elected Democrat, Lateefah Simon, joins the indomitable veteran Barbara Lee, whose congressional seat Simon will be taking when the new Congress convenes.