Alameda County Faces Historic Recall Vote for DA Pamela Price

Voters will decide if the progressive district attorney, criticized for her lenient policies, should be removed from office in November.

Pamela Price, the first Black woman to serve as Alameda County's district attorney, is facing a recall vote just two years after her election.
Critics argue Price's policies are too lenient and contribute to rising crime rates, while supporters claim the recall is backed by wealthy interests opposing criminal justice reform.
The recall effort has gained significant financial backing from business and real estate sectors, raising $3.7 million, in contrast to the $354,000 raised by Price's supporters.
High-profile Democrats are divided on the recall, with Rep. Eric Swalwell supporting it and Rep. Barbara Lee opposing it as undemocratic.
If Price is recalled, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will appoint a temporary successor until the next general election in 2026.