Adena Ishii becomes first Asian American Berkeley mayor

After a tight race between Sophie Hahn and Adena Ishii for Berkeley mayor, Councilmember Hahn conceded Wednesday, leaving Ishii to take the spot to lead the city.

Congratulations, Mayor-Elect @adenaishii! pic.twitter.com/EZpuqXwqpc

— Andrew for Berkeley Council District 5 (@Andrew4Berkeley) November 21, 2024