Barbara Lee has taken a commanding lead in Oakland's special mayoral election, gaining 52.6% of the votes against competitor Loren Taylor's 47.3%. This lead, based on the latest ranked-choice results, positions Lee favorably for winning outright if these trends persist. As ballot counting continues, with nearly 95,000 votes tallied and more expected, election officials note uncertainty remains about the results. In related news, Charlene Wang leads her council race, and voters showed support for a sales tax measure. The next results will not be released until the following Friday, keeping the political climate tense.
Barbara Lee surged ahead in Oakland's special mayoral race, leading with 52.6% to Loren Taylor's 47.3% in the latest ranked-choice results, despite uncounted ballots remaining.
Lee's momentum is significant, as she has secured over 50% of first-place votes, potentially allowing for an outright win if the results hold as expected.
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