Register to Vote
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Register to Vote 〰️
Why Vote?
If you have ever felt like your voice does not matter, or politicians do not care about your neighborhood, or as if nothing changes anyway- That’s exactly WHY you need to vote!
Oppressed and underserved communities have been ignored because politicians know that many of us don’t vote- so they don’t prioritize our needs. These communities become underrepresented and ultimately ignored all together. This is why your schools, roads, and housing needs are determined by people who have never stepped foot there!
Don’t Count Yourself Out!
If you don’t even know if you are registered to vote click the link below:
Special Election Voting FAQs
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This election follows the recall of Mayor Sheng Thao in November 2024, due to public dissatisfaction with issues such as rising crime rates, housing crises, and homelessness. Thus, former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been indicted on bribery charges
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District 1: Recorded the highest turnout rate at 85%
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Instead of picking just one candidate, you get to rank multiple candidates in order of preference—1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, and so on.
Think of It Like Ordering Food!
You send your friend to the concession stand to get your food and you need options:
1st choice: Burgers (they sell out!)
2nd choice: Hot Dogs (they still have it, so you get this instead!)
3rd choice: Nachos (just in case)
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You may register to vote if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
A United States Citizen
A resident of Oakland
18 years or older
Not actively on paperwork even if convicted of a felony
Not declared mentally incompetent by a court