Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled Just 2 Years Into Her Term
Frustrated voters, including the local NAACP, blamed Thao for a long list of city woes related to public safety, homelessness and the city’s budget.
East Bay voters oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Alameda County DA Pamela Price in recall, AP projects
The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao concedes recall defeat, ending tenure marked by city’s struggles
It was my goal to make Oakland safer, cleaner, and more vibrant,” Thao said in a statement. “And I am proud of what we accomplished together.”
Early Results Show Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Behind In Bid To Defeat Recall
With a vote of 64.22% in favor of the recall versus 35.78% opposed -- with 35,367 votes counted out of the city's 252,382 register voters -- Thao appeared to have a steep climb to victory as of about 8:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Many Oakland residents hope new leadership will bring change after Mayor Sheng Thao concedes
For the first time in the city's history, Oakland voters have successfully recalled a mayor. Mayor Sheng Thao conceded on Friday evening, promising a smooth transition in the transfer of power to the next administration.
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press called the race Monday. “Thank you for choosing me to serve as your Mayor.
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her term
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her term.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recalled in historic vote
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled in last week's election, marking the first successful removal of a mayor in the Bay Area city. What she's saying: Thao's recall passed with 63.85% in favor and 36.
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Some big names are already vying to succeed Pamela Price and Sheng Thao. Here’s what happens if the recall results hold
With 207,000 votes counted, both recalls were succeeding by a roughly 2-to-1 margin. Barring a significant change, the ...
What the recall of progressives in the Bay Area says about Asian American views on crime
The recall last week of two Bay Area officials who both championed progressive crime policies reflects long-held frustrations ...
Two recalls on the Oakland ballot show frustration about crime ‘boiling over’
Voters in Northern California will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda ...
Mayors in San Francisco and Oakland fight to keep their jobs on Election Day
Two of the most closely watched elections in the Bay Area on Tuesday involve the office of mayor in both San Francisco and ...
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San Francisco mayor fights for reelection while Oakland mayor battles recall
Voters in San Francisco are deciding whether to reelect Mayor London Breed in a heated and expensive race against four key ...
NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison died Saturday at age 86, his family said
NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison died Saturday at age 86, his family said.