Oakland Special Election: Loren Taylor leads in early returns in mayoral race

Special election for Oakland mayor too close to call, but Loren Taylor takes slim early lead

Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former city council member, had gained momentum in recent weeks.

Oakland mayor’s race: No winner yet

Taylor leads Lee in early results. But with many ballots left to count and a ranked-choice runoff on the horizon, the winner likely won’t be known until Friday.

Oakland Special Election: Loren Taylor leads in early returns in mayoral race

Loren Taylor was leading in early returns in the special election to select Oakland's next mayor Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office.