What’s on Oakland’s November Ballot

Oakland’s next election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and there are several important local races and ballot measures for Oakland voters to consider.

​At Oakland Starting Smart & Strong, we know that strong communities depend on people having opportunities to participate in decisions that affect children, families, educators, and neighborhoods. We’re sharing this overview and a few resources to help Oakland voters learn more about the candidates and measures and make informed decisions for themselves. * Indicates incumbents

Oakland Mayoral Candidates
​(Oakland uses ranked-choice voting for the mayoral election.)

​Brenda Grisham, business owner
*Barbara Lee, mayor, Oakland
Mindy Pechenuk, educator/researcher
Julius Robinson, community investment executive

Oakland City Council Candidates
​(Oakland’s City Council races use ranked-choice voting.)

District 2
Nate Adams
*Charlene Wang, councilmember

District 4
*Janani Ramachandran, councilmember

District 6
*Kevin Jenkins, councilmember
Nancy Sidebotham

City Auditor

*Michael Houston, city auditor, Oakland

Oakland Unified School District Board

District 2
*Jennifer Brouhard, school trustee
Arielle Fleisher

District 4
Kathryn Camp
*Mike Hutchinson, school trustee
Sylvia Williams

District 6
*Valarie Bachelor, school trustee
LeAna Powell
Alexandra Williams

Ballot Measures
​Oakland voters will also consider two local measures:

Measure EE — Strong Mayor Charter Amendment
Measure FF — Real Property Tax Measure

Voter Guides and Forums
There are several nonpartisan resources available to help Oakland voters learn more about the candidates and measures:

Oaklandside Voter Guide
League of Women Voters Oakland
CalMatters Voter Guide and its tool for making decisions on who and what to vote for

Voters can also find official election information through the City of Oakland Elections page, including information about voting, candidates, ballot measures, and ranked-choice voting.

When and how to vote
Oakland voters can return their ballot by mail, use a ballot drop box, or vote in person. There will be 26 locations in Oakland where voters can drop off ballots or vote early, and Election Day voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3.

Ballots are scheduled to be mailed beginning October 5, and the deadline to register online to receive a ballot by mail is October 19. Eligible voters who miss the deadline can still register and vote through California's same-day voter registration process.

Learn more and find official voting information: City of Oakland Elections

Oakland’s local elections shape decisions about our city, schools, neighborhoods, and public resources. We encourage Oakland voters to take some time to learn about what’s on the ballot and participate in the election.