Laura Wells.

Within Berkeley’s historically active and progressive political scene, local members of the Green Party are hoping to amplify their voice and influence in the upcoming 2020 elections.

In the midterm races for congress, incumbents Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Barbara Lee are projected to win their seats as of press time at 2:00 a.m.

Colorful signs and music welcomed about 40 Green Party members to a rally at the South Berkeley Senior Center on Sunday evening, where attendees heard from their local candidates and 2016 Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein.

With about 2,500 people present, Lee — who is running for re-election against Laura Wells — and Sanders both addressed their political platforms, urging the community to vote in the upcoming midterm election Nov. 6.

There are two ongoing races for federal offices representing California in the upcoming midterm election — and both are highly contentious. For the position of U.S. senator, Kevin de León is running against incumbent Dianne Feinstein. And in the race for California's 13th Congressional District seat, incumbent Barbara Lee faces off against write-in candidate Laura Wells.

East Bay voters must choose between blue and green, as the ballot lists both incumbent Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Green Party activist Laura Wells. Both candidates’ platforms include education reform, health care accessibility and addressing class inequality.