After a stunning recall put an abrupt end to Mayor Sheng Thao’s two years as mayor, who will lead Oakland next remains unclear. The number of people throwing their hat in the ring is growing rapidly — but political insiders have zeroed in on one name in particular: Rep.

The mayor of the San Francisco Bay Area city of Oakland is out after just two years in office. The Associated Press has called the race Monday.

The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.

It was my goal to make Oakland safer, cleaner, and more vibrant,” Thao said in a statement. “And I am proud of what we accomplished together.”

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled in last week's election, marking the first successful removal of a mayor in the Bay Area city. What she's saying: Thao's recall passed with 63.85% in favor and 36.

After Oakland residents fired their mayor and district attorney with recalls, who is calling the shots in City Hall and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office?

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced she is accepting voters deciding to recall her. Thao, who has been mayor for two years, said she was honored to serve Oaklanders during her tenure.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled Tuesday in a landslide amid voter discontent over the city’s rising crime rate, according

Frustrated voters, including the local NAACP, blamed Thao for a long list of city woes related to public safety, homelessness and the city’s budget.

Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her term.

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