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Race to Watch
Board of Supervisors, District 5
Why does this race matter?
Supervisor Keith Carson’s decision to retire after eight terms launched one of the year’s most contested East Bay elections. The seat represents Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont and part of Oakland on a board that will help shape various countywide policies, including those on housing, public health and law enforcement.
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. Otherwise, the top two candidates face off in the November general election.
Candidates
Key Supporters
For Fortunato Bas
- Alameda County Labor Association, AFL-CIO
- Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment
- California Nurses Association
- Fiona Ma, state treasurer
- Nancy Skinner, state senator
For Bauters
- Alameda County Firefighters, IAFF Local 55
- The Sierra Club
- Housing Action Coalition
- Keith Carson, supervisor, Alameda County
- Elisa Márquez, supervisor, Alameda County
Race to Watch
District Attorney Recall
Why does this race matter?
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What does a district attorney do?
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Candidates
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