Voters in Oakland, California, have removed Mayor Sheng Thao from office, marking the end of her tenure just two years after narrowly winning the mayoral race in the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press officially called the race on Monday, signaling a change in leadership for the city.
In a statement released last week, Thao expressed gratitude for being chosen as Mayor and highlighted her historic achievement as the first Hmong American woman to lead a major American city. She also pledged to ensure a smooth transition as she prepares to vacate the office once election results are certified on December 5.
