Politics & Government
Democrats Lateefah Simon, Dr. Jennifer Tran Vying For Congressional Seat Long Held By Rep. Barbara Lee
Simon is looked at as the party establishment's first pick. Barbara Lee herself has thrown her support behind Simon's campaign.
October 25, 2024
Two Democrats are facing off this Election Day, trying to win an East Bay congressional seat that has been held by its incumbent for more than 25 years.
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Lateefah Simon and Dr. Jennifer Tran are both vying for California's 12th Congressional District. It's a district that includes Oakland and its bordering cities and has been represented by Representative Barbara Lee since 1998. Lee is not running for reelection, opening the door for these two new candidates.
Simon is looked at as the party establishment's first pick. Lee herself has thrown her support behind Simon's campaign.
Find out what's happening in Berkeleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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