Voting age is being lowered for the first time, enabling 16 and 17-year-olds in Berkeley and Oakland to participate in school board elections.
Jen Corn emerges as a strong contender with significant fundraising, alongside endorsements from teacher unions, posing competitive challenges to incumbents.
Incumbents Laura Babitt and Ana Vasudeo face competition from experienced challengers, highlighting the dynamic landscape of the Berkeley School Board elections.
School board directors in Berkeley are elected at-large, allowing voters to select their preferred candidates, contrasting with district-based and ranked-choice systems.
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