Final day of voting underway in Oakland special election to pick new mayor

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose a new mayor in a special election marked by growing frustration over a city leadership vacuum, budget woes, and a public safety crisis.

The special election was set in motion after former Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled last year.

All morning Tuesday, voters have been dropping their ballots off and voting in-person. They are hoping for a positive change in leadership for Oakland.

One of the candidates, former City Councilmember Loren Taylor cast his ballot Tuesday morning at the Eastmont Town Center.




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