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🇺🇸 Oakland mayor election 2026 elections
Oakland elects a mayor on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Mayor Barbara Lee, who won an April 2025 special election, faces three first-time candidates: Brenda Grisham, Mindy Pechenuk and Julius Robinson (Bay City News). Commission: City of Oakland — Elections.
Last updated: · As of 9:25 p.m. ET, Oct 26, 2026. Confirm every figure and name on the linked official commission or city clerk site before you vote or report results.
Page status: Preview: election Nov 3, 2026
Countdown
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Oakland mayor election 2026: 8 days until 3 Nov 2026
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Key dates
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Mayoral candidates (4)
Candidates reported by Bay City News and Oakland media.
Mayor of Oakland
- Barbara Lee (incumbent)
- Brenda Grisham
- Mindy Pechenuk
- Julius Robinson
Official list: Local News Matters: Barbara Lee faces 3 candidates
Latest polls
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Status
Preview page. No results yet. Voting day is November 3.
3 Nov 2026 · Mayor of Oakland
Oakland mayor 2026: voting not yet held
Mayor of Oakland · Last updated: · As of 9:25 p.m. ET, Oct 26, 2026
We will publish a result only after the election office or two major outlets report it.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Oakland mayor election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is running?
Incumbent Barbara Lee, Brenda Grisham, Mindy Pechenuk and Julius Robinson.
How did Barbara Lee become mayor?
She won an April 2025 special election after Sheng Thao was recalled (Bay City News).
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