Barbara Lee announced Wednesday that she will run for mayor of Oakland, aiming to take control of a city with a gaping budget deficit and leadership vacuum following a mayoral recall in the twilight of her career.

Time and time again, Oaklanders have faced our toughest obstacles by uniting to meet our challenges,” Lee said in a statement. “At this critical moment, we must not be a city

"I've never shied away from a challenge. I'm always ready to fight for Oakland." Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced on Wednesday her campaign for Oakland mayor.

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted on her X account that she wants to bring the

Former California Rep. Barbara Lee, a Democrat, has filed paperwork to run for mayor of Oakland in April’s special election. The 78-year-old represented the San Francisco Bay Area city in Congress for 26 years but lost a primary election last year for the late Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat.

Lee is likely to clear much of the field, with many of Oakland’s labor and business leaders ready to support her campaign.

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.

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.

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