Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee filed paperwork with the city of Oakland on Monday in a sign that she plans a potential run for the mayor's office.

After weeks of speculation, the retiring congresswoman sent the strongest signal yet that she’s interested in the job.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially announced she's running for Oakland mayor. She announced her candidacy on Monday on the city's website.

Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a ...

Rep. Barbara Lee has always stood apart, a matter-of-fact renegade with a long list of firsts. During the Democrat's more ...

Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California was the only lawmaker to vote against authorizing the use of military force against ...

The longtime lawmaker has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ...

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) speaks during a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum hosted by the National Union of Health Care Workers in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) Oakland has ...

Rep. Barbara Lee's (D-CA) time in Congress might be coming to an end, but a group of Oakland's top elected officials are hoping she will pivot and run for mayor. The self-described group of ...

OAKLAND, California — Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee said Friday she will announce in early January whether she plans to run for mayor of Oakland as the city holds a special election following the ...

In the wake of Oakland's recent mayoral recall, leading voices within the community are rallying behind Congresswoman Barbara Lee to step into the city's top role. A diverse coalition that ...