Oakland Rising

10/08/2026

Oakland! Ballot drop off sites are open across the city. There are 17 sites open 24/7! If you are voting by mail or want to drop off your ballot, you can do that TODAY and everyday up until November 3 at 8:00pm.

To see the full list visit the Alameda County Official Election Site or check out the link in our bio! 🗳️

10/07/2026

Oakland! Do you know your voting rights? If not, this is a great post to check out so you can know them!

Send this to someone who can vote but think they can’t!

10/06/2026

📅 Your October election calendar is here! 🗳️

Save the dates for important election deadlines and Oakland Rising events happening this month. Share these dates with your community, remind folks to make a voting plan, and get ready to cast your vote!

Let’s stay informed, stay engaged, and show up for our communities! 💚

09/25/2026

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Director Hutchinson received a $1,300 contribution from Empower Oakland on 9/16/26, but it doesn't show up on his recent 460, nor has he filed a 497 as required within 24 hours. Is this a continuation of his ethics violations or is he just hiding his Empower connection as long as possible?

09/23/2026

Did you know Oakland has Youth Vote?

Yes! In Oakland, if you are 16 or 17, you can preregister to vote now and vote in OUSD school board elections.

To all OUSD students: School board decisions impact your daily life: Mental health support, what programs are funded or not, and of course, school policies.

Youth voting makes sure students have a voice in critical decisions!

To learn more, we recommend checking out Youth Vote! https://www.oaklandyouthvote.org/

Share this reminder with OUSD families!

OAKLAND YOUTH: YOUR VOTE COUNTS IN 2026! Eligible 16- and 17-year-old Oakland residents can vote for OUSD School Board candidates in Districts 2, 4, and 6. OAKLAND YOUTH: YOUR VOTE COUNTS IN 2026! Eligible 16- and 17-year-old Oakland residents can vote for OUSD School Board candidates in Districts 2...

09/21/2026

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09/12/2026

Every election, we’re here to make sure Oaklanders are informed and get out the vote!

This is a simple explainer, and the first of many! Stay tuned and give us a follow for more information and explainers this election season 🗳️

Use this post as a resource! Share with your friends and remember to vote before November 3! #510

09/02/2026

Oakland Rising encourages voters to vote Yes on Measure EE in the upcoming election!

For over half a year, the Mayor’s working group on charter reform engaged residents and elected officials on governance model options for Oakland. The conclusions from the working group led to the City Council placing Measure EE on the ballot earlier this year.

If approved, Measure EE would reform Oakland’s charter to strengthen the role of the Mayor as the CEO of Oakland, with the City Administrator being hired and managed by the Mayor explicitly.

Oakland’s general election will take place on November 3, 2026.

06/01/2026

It’s officially GET OUT THE VOTE time! 🗳️

and Oakland Rising hit BART today to spread the word! Oaklanders you have voting rights. Use them before June 2!

There are SEVERAL voting centers and ballot drop off sites in Oakland. Find the closest one to you!

05/26/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to join Oakland Rising at BART stations across Oakland to connect directly with community members and remind them to vote! 🗳️

Voting shapes our communities, yet too many people miss important information about their voting rights, where to vote, and when to vote. That’s why we’re organizing Get Out The Vote (GOTV) visibility actions to help make sure our neighbors feel informed, empowered, and ready to vote!

🔗 tinyurl.com/VolWOR or in bio!