Photos | An Evening with Lateefah Simon for Congress

Event: Lateefah Simon for Congress Fundraiser
Date: October 11, 2024
Location: Town Fare, Oakland
Photography (71): Photographers@Large / Staff (Lateefah Simon for Congress)

Community leaders and supporters gathered in support of Lateefah Simon for Congress at a fundraiser hosted at Town Fare in Oakland last Friday. Lateefah appears to be building momentum and running a strong campaign to succeed Rep. Barbara Lee in Congress. Along with maintaining a presence on the ground in California’s 12th Congressional District (CA-12: Alameda County and includes the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Alameda, Albany, and most of San Leandro), Democratic leadership has asked Lateefah to step up as a leader in the Bay Area to support other candidates running to flip Republican seats to ensure a Democratic majority in Congress next year. She is also intent on running for Freshman Class President in the House of Representatives.

According to her campaign personnel – “New polling shows Lateefah has a slim lead – 28% to 15% – but over 50% of voters in California’s 12th district are undecided. But there is good news – when undecided voters hear about Lateefah’s experience and what she will fight for in Congress, more than half lean toward supporting her.”

“Lateefah is a fierce advocate and proven leader, always working tirelessly to uplift those around her … And I see no one better suited to carry forward my work of uplifting the voices of the underrepresented, fighting for justice, and championing the East Bay’s needs.” – Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Event Hosts
Cathy Adams, Ces Butner, Michael D, Michele McQueen and George Woods

Event Host Committee
Bottom: Lynell Bevels, Michele McQueen (Host), Paul Henderson, Lateefah Simon, Cathy Adams (Host), Barbara Hardy, Alan Dones. Top – Paul Garrison, Erik Moore, Derreck Johnson, Gerry Dove, Kim Bardakian, Bruce Hardy, Dr. George Woods (Host), Millicent Cox-Edwards, Michael D (Host). Missing: Michael Baines, Ces Butner (Host), Randolph Belle, Lisa Blackwell, Tyra Fennell, Nina Greenwood, Paula Harrell, Robert L. Harris, Taylor Jay, LaNiece Jones, Kevin. L. Nichols, Deanna Roberts, Shonda Scott, Daryle Whyte. Photo Credit: Photographers@Large

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