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.
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.
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