Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda DA Pamela Price Recalled

Voters decisively remove two prominent officials amid dissatisfaction with crime policies and governance.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price were both recalled by significant margins in a historic election.
Thao's recall campaign cited rising crime, homelessness, and her firing of the former police chief as key issues.
Price faced criticism for her lenient criminal justice policies, which opponents claimed contributed to increased crime.
The recall marks the first time an Alameda County DA has been removed and reflects a broader shift against progressive criminal justice reforms.
Interim leaders will be appointed for both positions, with special elections and appointments anticipated to fill the roles until the next general election.