OAKLAND, CA - As the November election nears, the City of Oakland is reminding residents that their City Council or School Board district boundaries may have changed due to the 2021 redistricting process, which was led by the independent Oakland Redistricting Commission. These new boundaries, approved in early 2022, reflect population changes from the 2020 Census and could impact which City Councilmember or Oakland Unified School Board representative residents vote for in the upcoming election.
The City encourages every resident to take a few moments to look up their current City Council and School Board districts. Staying informed is the first step for each voter to be sure their voice is heard.
Residents can easily access all the information they need in one place. Visit the City’s Redistricting Commission webpage for links to:
- Look up your updated City Council and School Board district using interactive maps.
- Find out who represents you in your district.
- Learn more about the elections process to see which districts are up for election this year and learn more about the candidates.
Residents are encouraged to use this page to confirm their districts and be prepared for the upcoming election. For those who need additional support or have questions, the City is providing resources at local libraries where staff can assist with accessing the information. Residents can find also find redistricting materials at recreation and senior centers.
Stay informed, Oakland! Visit the Redistricting Commission webpage to learn more.
About the Oakland Redistricting Commission
The Oakland Redistricting Commission was established following the approval of Measure DD by Oakland voters in 2014. The Commission’s role is to draw fair district boundaries that reflect Oakland’s diverse communities, in accordance with the 2020 U.S. Census. The independent body is tasked with ensuring that each district has roughly equal populations while keeping communities of interest together. On February 23, 2022, the Commission voted to approve Final Map Plan F5, which describes the new district boundaries for the City Council and School Board.
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