A mayoral race that was supposed to be an easy win for former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee has turned into a close contest with a week left to go before Oakland, California, voters head to the polls.

Lee, a well-known progressive politician who was against the recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao, has been forced to defend her positions by her more centrist opponent Loren Taylor, who has tapped into voter frustration.

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