2025 Endorsements

Proposition 50 November 2025 Special Election

 

The General Membership endorsed Yes on Proposition 50 at its September meeting. PAC recommended the same position for endorsement at its September meeting.

 

 

Proposition A July 2025 Recall Election

 

The General Membership made No Endorsement on Proposition A at its July meeting. PAC recommended No Position on Proposition A for endorsement at its July meeting (campaign interviews were also conducted at this time; see bylaws (Article VIII, Section B: Ballot Measures) for distinction in positions). Please see below for submitted questionnaires.

 

Submitted questionnaires (in submission order)

 

 

Oakland Mayoral February 2025 Election

 

The General Membership endorsed Barbara Lee for Oakland Mayor at its February meeting (some candidate interviews were also conducted at this time). PAC recommended her for endorsement at its February meeting (some candidate interviews were also conducted at this time). Please see below for submitted questionnaires.

 

Submitted questionnaires (in submission order)

 

Candidates for Oakland Mayor

  • President Cristina Grappo
  • Tyron C. Jordan
  • Barbara Lee
  • Peter Liu
  • Mindy Ruth Pechenuk
  • Suz Robinson
  • Eric Simpson
  • Elizabeth Swaney
  • Loren Manuel Taylor
  • Renia Janeen Webb

 

 

ADEMs 2025

 

The General Membership endorsed the Grassroots Rising Slate (candidates listed below) in the ADEMs 2025 Democratic Party race at its January meeting (no other candidates were endorsed). PAC recommended the same slate for endorsement at its January meeting (candidate interviews were also conducted at this time). Please see below for submitted questionnaires.

 

Submitted questionnaires (in submission order)