I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility and love,' Lee said in her victory statement.

Votes are still being counted, but with her closest competitor having conceded, Barbara Lee is now considered the mayor-elect of Oakland.

DAYS AFTER HER closest opponent conceded and she declared victory in the race to become Oakland’s next leader, Mayor-elect Barbara Lee outlined her vision for her first 100 days in office and announced her transition team.