Supervisor, District 4
Why does this race matter?
This race features a progressive outsider, Jennifer Esteen, who is challenging a six-term incumbent, Nate Miley. The seat represents a racially and economically diverse district that includes much of East Oakland and the Oakland Hills, as well as the cities of Pleasanton and Castro Valley, and several unincorporated communities.
What does a county supervisor do?
Supervisors govern county programs and departments and approve the county budget. Their largest area of spending is traditionally health care and human services. Supervisors are also responsible for local jails and elections, and they make decisions on law enforcement and housing in unincorporated areas of the county. If a supervisor candidate receives over 50% of the vote in the primary, they take office for a four-year term.
Candidates
Key Supporters
For Miley
- Rob Bonta, attorney general, California
- Yesenia Sanchez, sheriff, Alameda County
- Alameda County Labor Council
- California Nurses Association
- Sierra Club California
For Esteen
- Center for Biological Diversity
- Castro Valley Democratic Club
- California Working Families Party
- Oakland Rising Action
- Equality California
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