The race for Oakland mayor has come to a close. Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee has defeated former Oakland city council member Loren Taylor by a thin margin in Tuesday’s special election. Lee is slated to serve in the role until the next election in 2026.

Though the vote tally isn't final, Lee's lead was commanding enough Friday that the San Francisco Chronicle called the race, declaring Barbara Lee to be Oakland's next mayor.

Barbara Lee, the retired congresswoman seen as a stabilizing force for a city in a crisis of leadership, has been elected Oakland’s next mayor over former Councilmember Loren Taylor, the latest