OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee will be Oakland’s next mayor, taking over a city she represented for decades at a time of deep political turmoil and economic uncertainty.

I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility and love,' Lee said in her victory statement.

Former congresswoman Barbara Lee declared victory Saturday in Oakland’s mayoral election, promising to bring ... For Lee, 78, the win kicks off what may be a final chapter to a political career ...

OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee on Friday took a healthy lead in the close race to be Oakland’s next mayor, but stopped short of declaring victory. While former council member Loren ...

There's a winner in the Oakland mayor's race. Former East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee has defeated former Oakland ... of the margin of our collective win and our amazing coalition.

Barbara Lee, the long-time Democratic U.S. Representative for California, has won what turned out to be a hotly contested mayoral special election between herself and Oakland city council member ...