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Barack D. Obama Shaw
Candidate for Governor
DEM
Biography
Barack D. Obama Shaw, a 56-year-old entrepreneur and Army Reserve veteran, is a Democratic candidate for California governor in 2026. Born Cecil L. Shaw III, he legally changed his name in 2013. He is also a musician who hosts "Alameda's Got Talent" and teaches music.
Top Priorities
- Solving the homelessness crisis
- Building more housing
- Increasing state funding for education