As Progressive Democrats Celebrate ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Oakland Counts Victories

By Ken Epstein Concerns remain over school board races as ‘moderates’ lead progressives The Alameda County Registrar of Voters has released the first round of election results, though many ballots remain uncounted and results are still incomplete. Nationally, Democrats, liberals and progressives celebrated Tuesday evening as President Donald Trump was dealt a devastating blow in the midterm election. The Republican Party lost control of the Senate and the House as “Maga” candidates were swept away not just by a ‘blue wave,’ but a ‘blue tsunami.’ In Oakland, incumbent Mayor Barbara Lee, who served two years and ran for a full four-year term, won decisively. A proposal backed by Lee, Measure EE, also won. The Charter amendment will create a strong mayor system of government while providing the City Council with new checks and balances on mayoral power. District 2 Councilmember Charlene Wang is leading with 65.62% of the vote. Opponent Nate Adams trails with 34.38%.

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