KQED's Forum Election 2024: How the Bay Area Voted On Local Candidates, Issues
Nov 6, 2024
Guy Marzorati, KQED's California Politics expert, teams up with reporters Sydney Johnson, Alex Hall, and Annelise Finney to dissect the recent election results in the Bay Area. They dive into the controversial outcomes of local races, including the impact of ranked choice voting in San Francisco’s mayoral race and the Oakland mayoral recall. Voter concerns over crime significantly influenced ballots, including Measure J’s ban on large-scale animal farms. Together, they unpack how these shifts reflect broader political dynamics and the evolving sentiments of Bay Area voters.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Electoral Shifts and Democratic Challenges
04:00 • 9min
Analyzing the Shift in Bay Area Political Dynamics
13:09 • 2min
Election Insights: Recall and Reform
15:12 • 13min
Ranked Choice Voting Explained
28:20 • 3min
Local Political Dynamics and Voter Response in the Bay Area
31:41 • 4min
Political Dynamics and Election Challenges in Oakland
35:21 • 14min
Shifting Political Sands in San Francisco
49:15 • 4min
Analyzing Local Election Outcomes and Community Support
53:18 • 2min