Recount requested in Oakland's mayor's race, among others
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors plans to request the registrar?s office hold a recount in four races, including the Oakland mayor's race. The races in question involved ranked choice voting to determine winners last November, a system that's been criticized for confusing for voters.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors plans to request the registrar?s office hold a recount in four races, including the Oakland mayor's race. The races in question involved ranked choice voting to determine winners last November, a system that's been criticized for confusing for voters.
Recount of Oakland mayoral election approved by county supervisors
Alameda County supervisors have voted in favor of paying for a recount of the Oakland mayoral election.
Alameda County supervisors have voted in favor of paying for a recount of the Oakland mayoral election.
Election error that flipped Oakland school board race goes to court
Nick Resnick and Mike Hutchinson have both lawyered up claiming an Oakland Unified School District board seat, with inauguration scheduled for Monday.
Nick Resnick and Mike Hutchinson have both lawyered up claiming an Oakland Unified School District board seat, with inauguration scheduled for Monday.
California’s Newsom launches 2nd term with contrast to GOP
California Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his second and final term on Friday by contrasting his leadership of the nation’s largest Democratic stronghold with that of Republican leaders he branded as "small men in big offices."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his second and final term on Friday by contrasting his leadership of the nation’s largest Democratic stronghold with that of Republican leaders he branded as "small men in big offices."
Election error in Alameda County names new winner in District 4 race
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
Registrar's office error results in apparent new winner in Oakland school board race
Oakland school board election results are changing because of a misconfiguration of the system that tallied the votes, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters said in a news release late Wednesday.
Oakland school board election results are changing because of a misconfiguration of the system that tallied the votes, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters said in a news release late Wednesday.
Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
Kari Lake election lawsuit: Sanctions denied, but more than $33K awarded to Katie Hobbs
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson rejected Kari Lake's claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Since the ruling, lawyers representing Maricopa County and Katie Hobbs have filed a Motion for Sanctions against the defeated GOP candidate for Arizona governor.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson rejected Kari Lake's claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Since the ruling, lawyers representing Maricopa County and Katie Hobbs have filed a Motion for Sanctions against the defeated GOP candidate for Arizona governor.
'I was gonna run for president before I got high': Afroman announces 2024 White House run
Afroman for president? The early 2000's rapper wants to legalize weed and prostitution.
Afroman for president? The early 2000's rapper wants to legalize weed and prostitution.
So long, California: Major county votes to study secession
The November elections saw Californians continue to embrace progressive leadership, but voters in one of the state’s most populous counties are so frustrated with this political direction that they voted to consider seceding and forming their own state.
The November elections saw Californians continue to embrace progressive leadership, but voters in one of the state’s most populous counties are so frustrated with this political direction that they voted to consider seceding and forming their own state.
Sunnyvale engineer wins District 3 City Council seat by one vote
A Sunnyvale engineer running for office for the first time made history last month when he won his city council race by one vote. This is the first time this has happened in Sunnyvale and after a mandatory recount, Santa Clara County certified the election last week.
A Sunnyvale engineer running for office for the first time made history last month when he won his city council race by one vote. This is the first time this has happened in Sunnyvale and after a mandatory recount, Santa Clara County certified the election last week.
Cesar Zepeda elected to Richmond City Council after name drawn from bag
The next Richmond city councilmember will be decided Tuesday morning, but not by an election. The race, which ended in a tie, will be determined by the city clerk who will pull one of the candidate's names out of a hat.
The next Richmond city councilmember will be decided Tuesday morning, but not by an election. The race, which ended in a tie, will be determined by the city clerk who will pull one of the candidate's names out of a hat.
GOP’s Duarte takes California Central Valley US House seat
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray on Friday in a new California U.S. House district in the Central Valley farm belt that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray on Friday in a new California U.S. House district in the Central Valley farm belt that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
With Thao on top, Taylor can concede or pay for recount in Oakland's mayoral race
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
Political parties shifting towards next generation of leadership
On Sunday, President Biden celebrated his 80th birthday, becoming the first person to serve as President at that age. Former President Trump is 78 years old and will be 80 years old when he runs for President in 2024.
On Sunday, President Biden celebrated his 80th birthday, becoming the first person to serve as President at that age. Former President Trump is 78 years old and will be 80 years old when he runs for President in 2024.
San Francisco Supervisor Mar concedes to Joel Engardio in District 4 race
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar has conceded to his opponent in his bid for reelection. Mar, the incumbent candidate, made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar has conceded to his opponent in his bid for reelection. Mar, the incumbent candidate, made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter.
Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
Vote counting enters 2nd week, several South Bay races still too close to call
A week after Election Day, and several South Bay races are still too close to call. Among the, the race for Santa Clara County sheriff, and San Jose mayor.
A week after Election Day, and several South Bay races are still too close to call. Among the, the race for Santa Clara County sheriff, and San Jose mayor.
McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Voting ballots found tossed in ravine miles from where they were mailed; authorities investigating
Local and federal investigators are trying to determine how roughly two dozen ballots were apparently stolen last week. The voting materials, and other mail, were found miles from where it was mailed.
Local and federal investigators are trying to determine how roughly two dozen ballots were apparently stolen last week. The voting materials, and other mail, were found miles from where it was mailed.