Barbara Jean Lee (née Tutt; born July 16, 1946) is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from California from 1998 to 2025.

Jan 2, 2025 · Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California was the only lawmaker to vote against authorizing the use of military force against those responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks. She’s now leaving Congress and her renegade approach is serving as a model for the next generation.

Jan 17, 2025 · (KRON) — Congresswoman Barbara Lee officially announced she is running for Oakland mayor in April’s special election. A 13-term member of Congress, Lee is known as a leading progressive...

Barbara Jean Lee (née Tutt; born July 16, 1946) is an American politician. She was a U.S. representative from California from 1998 to 2025. She is a member of the Democratic Party. [1] Lee used to be chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (2005–2009). [2]

Dec 27, 2024 · Lee, the highest-ranking Black woman in Democratic leadership, broke barriers throughout her career. She co-founded the Congressional Equality Caucus, led the congressional Black...

Mar 10, 2024 · Rep. Barbara Lee’s defeat in the U.S. Senate primary was disappointing to a close-knit California sisterhood. But all is not lost.

Jan 8, 2025 · OAKLAND — Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee announced Wednesday that she will run to be the next mayor of Oakland, presenting herself as a uniting force for a city that has struggled to stabilize ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Former Representative Barbara Lee, a Bay Area progressive known for her lonely opposition to the war in Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 attacks and for her rise within the House’s Democratic ...

Dec 21, 2024 · OAKLAND, California — Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee said Friday she will announce in early January whether she plans to run for mayor of Oakland as the city holds a special election following the...

Jan 7, 2025 · OAKLAND, Calif. - Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially filed a campaign account to run for Oakland mayor. She filed the paperwork at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, according to the city of...