In an upset victory, Alysse Castro defeated incumbent L.K. Monroe in the Alameda County Superintendent of Schools election with 53% of votes.
Tag: 2022 primary election
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How Yesenia Sanchez toppled incumbent Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern
Sanchez, a sheriff’s commander, won 52% of the vote, clinching the primary and sending Ahern into retirement.
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East Bay voters showed an appetite for criminal justice reform
Despite a high-profile loss in San Francisco, progressive candidates for district attorney and sheriff gained ground in other parts of the state.
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Alameda County Supervisor election results: Rebecca Kaplan leads in D3 race
So far, Kaplan is picking up the most votes in Oakland and San Leandro, while Lena Tam is doing well in her hometown of Alameda.
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Alameda County sheriff results: Yesenia Sanchez leads
Sanchez held a considerable lead over incumbent Sheriff Gregory Ahern after updated vote totals were released Thursday.
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Alameda County District Attorney election results: Pamela Price leads
Price, a reform candidate, had the top spot among four contenders after the initial count of ballots on election night.
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Alameda County election results: Alysse Castro takes lead over L.K. Monroe in superintendent’s race
Incumbent L.K. Monroe faced challenger Alysse Castro, who oversees alternative schools in San Francisco.
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Oakland and Alameda County 2022 primary election results
Get up-to-date voting results and coverage of the big races, including district attorney, sheriff, and county supervisor.
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Who’s backing candidates for sheriff, district attorney, and other races?
With four days until Alameda County’s June 7 primary election, we followed the money.
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Meet the candidates running for Alameda County Sheriff
Yesenia Sanchez and JoAnn Walker are challenging incumbent Gregory Ahern to oversee the county’s largest law enforcement agency.
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Meet the 4 candidates running for Alameda County District Attorney
Pamela Price, Seth Steward, Terry Wiley, and Jimmie Wilson want to succeed Nancy O’Malley as the county’s top prosecutor.
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Meet the Oakland rep running unopposed on the Alameda County Board of Education
JoaquÃn Rivera has been on the ACOE board since 2010, and said this will be his last term.
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Ballot measure would maintain millions in Oakland library funding for 30 years
Measure C would extend a parcel tax that currently provides the city’s library system with $18 million annually, or 40% of its budget.
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Meet the 4 candidates running for Alameda County Supervisor District 3
Surlene Grant, David Kakishiba, Rebecca Kaplan, and Lena Tam want to represent downtown and East Oakland on the powerful county board.
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On June 7, there’s an important election. Here’s what Oakland voters need to know
What’s on the ballot, how to register and vote, info on candidates for local offices, and much more.
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Half the money in Oakland’s elections comes from outside the city. ‘Democracy dollars’ could change that
Under a proposed ballot measure, every Oakland voter would get $100 to contribute to candidates for mayor, City Council, and more.
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Who will carry Wilma Chan’s torch as Oakland’s District 3 county representative?
Four candidates are running for the Alameda County Board of Supervisor seat. Chan held the position until she tragically died in November.
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Meet the two candidates running for Alameda County superintendent
Incumbent L.K. Monroe and challenger Alysse Castro spoke to The Oaklandside about school funding, COVID recovery, and the financial challenges facing OUSD.
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What does Alameda County’s education office do for Oakland schools?
In the June primary, voters will choose between L.K. Monroe and Alysse Castro for county superintendent. Here’s a guide to understanding how the office works.
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A quick guide to the Alameda County District Attorney election
Four candidates are running for DA in the June 7 primary. Here are the basics.
