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Local

Election Coverage

Comprehensive insights on the issues closest to home, with in-depth coverage of city council races, school board decisions, and ballot measures shaping Oakland, Richmond and other Bay Area neighborhoods.

California

Election Coverage

Explore the pivotal races and policies influencing California's future. From gubernatorial contests to key state legislative battles, our reporters deliver timely analysis and updates on the campaigns and candidates that matter most in Sacramento and beyond.

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National

Election Coverage

Stay informed on the latest developments in presidential and congressional races, as well as national ballot measures. Our coverage offers thoughtful analysis on how the outcomes of these races and a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency will affect our local communities.

About The Project

Welcome to our election coverage hub, produced by the talented student reporters at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Through a range of media, we provide insightful and engaging reporting, covering everything from local city council races to the presidential election.

On Nov. 5, we will provide real-time updates from East Bay polling sites and watch parties.

Meet Our People

Editors

Lisa Armstrong
Lisa Armstrong

Faculty Advisor

Lisa Armstrong is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in The Intercept, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, and other major outlets. Before joining UC Berkeley, she taught for 12 years as an associate professor at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. 

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