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Oakland mayoral race: Here's who qualified
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lisa Fernandez , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Nearly 20 individuals initially expressed interest in running for the position.
In Oakland, a mayoral race is underway with a smaller field of candidates than initially expected. Nearly 20 individuals initially expressed interest in running for the position. However, only a few of them have actually qualified to be on the ballot.
The number of qualified candidates is four. Further details about the Oakland mayoral race, including the qualified candidates, can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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