Kesarwani had 53% of the ranked-choice votes to defeat challengers Elisa Mikiten and Tamar Michai Freeman.
Election 2022 city council race
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Berkeley and Alameda County votes are completed
Ballot counting for the local ballot measures, City Council, school board,
and rent board was completed on Nov. 21 at 9:17 p.m.
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Why does it take so long to count votes in Alameda County?
When will we know who won the Berkeley’s City Council races? What does “100% reported” mean? And more ballot questions answered.
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Election update: Rashi Kesarwani grows lead in close District 1 race, Humbert declares victory
The $650 million infrastructure bond Measure L remains well short of passage.
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Berkeley voters weigh in on the issues they care about
You have until 8 p.m. today to cast your ballot at the voting centers or drop off your mail-in ballot at a drop box.
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Election 2022: Rashi Kesarwani, Elisa Mikiten lead fundraising for City Council
Construction unions and housing groups push campaign to pass Measure L over $300,000.
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City Council races test Berkeley’s new direction on housing
Berkeley leaders have embraced taller, denser development as a step to resolve the housing crisis. Some advocates see signs of a backlash brewing among voters.
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D7 Councilmember Rigel Robinson: For density, buses and bike lanes
Robinson, running unopposed for reelection in District 7, shares his views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.
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D4 Councilmember Kate Harrison: A focus on climate
Harrison, running unopposed for reelection in District 4, shares her views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.
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Election 2022: District 8 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.
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4 candidates seek open Berkeley City Council District 8 seat
One leading candidate to represent Southeast Berkeley says he wants to carry on outgoing Councilmember Lori Droste’s work. The other would move in a different direction.
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Election 2022: School board candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your school board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.