Politics & Government
Oakland Mayoral Candidates Make Push To Increase Voter Turnout For Special Election
"Frankly, disappointed with the turnout," said canvasser Taylor. "It's a dismal number. Democracy thrives when everyone participates."
April 11, 2025
With just days remaining before Tuesday's special election, Oakland mayoral candidates Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor spent the weekend canvassing neighborhoods across the city, urging residents to turn in their ballots amid what officials are calling alarmingly low voter turnout.
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According to the Alameda County Registrar, only 45,086 of the 250,226 ballots mailed to Oakland voters have been returned — a participation rate of just 18%.
"Frankly, disappointed with the turnout," said Taylor. "It's a dismal number. Democracy thrives when everyone participates."
Find out what's happening in Rockridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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