Tonight's special election, once seen as a coronation of former Rep. Barbara Lee, has morphed into a competitive clash.

OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee on Friday took a healthy lead in the close race to be Oakland’s next mayor, but ...

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 ...

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

Update: Barbara Lee declares victory in Oakland mayor’s race — Loren Taylor concedes ... Joe Garofoli: Oakland needs a win. Will Barbara Lee follow the lead of two recent Bay Area debuts?

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.

In a dramatic turn from election night, Barbara Lee now leads the Oakland mayoral contest — with 53% of the vote after the ranked-choice runoff. Dozens of workers have spent the three days since polls ...

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) was projected to win a special election to become the next mayor of Oakland, according to Decision Desk HQ, in what became a closer-than-expected race amid ...