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Brenda Grisham

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13%chance to win

$2.4KNOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleCommunity advocate

Political ideologyConservative Independent

GenderFemale

LocationCalifornia

BackgroundCommunity advocate

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Notable personal detailsBrenda Grisham is an Oakland community advocate, business owner, and victims’ rights advocate. She served as a principal officer/leader in the successful recall campaign against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. Grisham announced in 2025 that she is running for Mayor of Oakland in the November 3, 2026 election.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Brenda Grisham’s public campaign materials emphasize supporting economic growth, helping businesses thrive, and ensuring transparency in how tax dollars are spent. The available materials do not clearly state whether she favors higher or lower taxes overall, or a specific tax policy agenda.

Public Safety & Guns

Brenda Grisham presents public safety as a top campaign issue and says she will work to improve safety in Oakland. Her public biography says she chairs the Gun Violence Subcommittee for the Violence Prevention Coalition and travels to Washington, D.C. to push for stronger gun laws and background checks. She also describes herself as focused on safer neighborhoods and stronger public safety.

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