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 ...

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 ...

Calif., defeated former Oakland City Council member Loren Taylor in Oakland's special election for mayor, following months of uncertainty for the struggling city. While Taylor made inroads as a ...

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 ...

I think you know me. I'm pretty tough," Mayor-elect Lee told the crowd to cheers. RELATED: Barbara Lee wins tight race to become Oakland's next mayor-elect with Loren Taylor conceding "Oaklanders ...