"Lee expressed cautious optimism in her statement, stating that "This evening's results are encouraging," and emphasized her goal of uniting the divided community of Oakland."
"Taylor expressed a tone of half-concession in response to the updated results, signaling a respect for the democratic process while acknowledging the uphill battle following the counting update."
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has gained a significant lead in the Oakland mayoral race, surpassing former City Councilmember Loren Taylor according to updated vote tallies. After 45,000 additional votes were counted, Lee's lead in first-round ranked-choice voting rose to five points, which could increase to six points after final tallies are confirmed. The voter turnout is also higher than initially reported with 37.8%. Both candidates offered statements in light of the new results, with Lee expressing optimism and Taylor showing signs of conceding.
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