The election marked a referendum on progressive politics in the criminal justice system — particularly after the 2022 recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin.

The push to recall Price is the latest in a wave of pushback against reform-focused prosecutors in California. It follows the successful recall of progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin in 2022.

The latest results from Alameda County show about 65% of voters in favor of each respective recall, but the Associated Press estimates that less than 40% of votes have been counted.

OAKLAND — The recall targeting Alameda County’s top prosecutor initially appeared on the path to success early Tuesday evening, potentially striking a blow to progressivism in the criminal justice system across in one of California’s bluest enclaves.

Recalls of both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price were leading 65% to 35%, Wednesday morning results from the county Registrar of Voters show, with 100% of precincts reporting and ballots counted from roughly a quarter of registered voters.

In Alameda County, voters are being asked whether they want to recall District Attorney Pamela Price. As of early Wednesday morning, the push to recall her was winning by 65%. Election officials said it might take days to count all the ballots.

Alameda County voters are set to decide on the possible recall of District Attorney Pamela Price over her efforts at criminal justice reform.