Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the Oakland mayor's office on Wednesday, two days after filing paperwork with the city. Lee said in a press statement Wednesday ...

Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.

Barbara Lee announcement and context On Dec. 20, 2024, Lee took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express her thoughts on running for mayor of Oakland, a city she has long called home.

OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee was still trailing a moderate challenger on election night when a progressive ally stepped to the mic and highlighted the larger stakes in the ...

OAKLAND, California — Barbara Lee will soon have to deliver tough news to the union leaders who powered her mayoral victory as Oakland faces its deepest budget shortfall since the Great ...

Rep. Barbara Lee participates in a debate on stage with other democrats who are running to succeed Sen. Feinstein at Westing Bonaventure Hotel on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA.

Former U.S. Rep Barbara Lee Wednesday announced a run for Mayor of Oakland, Calif. She also launched a campaign website. Lee's mayoral campaign comes after she lost a 2024 U.S. Senate primary bid.