Barbara Lee has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the Oakland mayoral seat in the upcoming special election set for April 15, 2025.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Former Rep. Barbara Lee, a veteran of Congress and champion of progressive politics in the East Bay, has formed a campaign finance committee to run for mayor of Oakland.

Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the Oakland mayor's office on Wednesday, two days after filing paperwork with the city. Lee said in a press statement Wednesday ...