After a stunning recall put an abrupt end to Mayor Sheng Thao’s two years as mayor, who will lead Oakland next remains unclear. The number of people throwing their hat in the ring is growing rapidly — but political insiders have zeroed in on one name in particular: Rep.

It was my goal to make Oakland safer, cleaner, and more vibrant,” Thao said in a statement. “And I am proud of what we accomplished together.”

The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.

After Oakland residents fired their mayor and district attorney with recalls, who is calling the shots in City Hall and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office?

The effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is now in the hands of voters, less than two years since she assumed office.

Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press called the race Monday. “Thank you for choosing me to serve as your Mayor.

Frustrated voters, including the local NAACP, blamed Thao for a long list of city woes related to public safety, homelessness and the city’s budget.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled in last week's election, marking the first successful removal of a mayor in the Bay Area city. What she's saying: Thao's recall passed with 63.85% in favor and 36.