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District Attorney Chesa Boudin Recall

San Franciscans will vote on the recall of District Attorney Chesa Boudin on June 7, 2022. Discover the latest news and coverage about the recall election from The San Francisco Standard below.

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  • New York mayor’s race sparks progressive PTSD in San Francisco

    A man stands in front of a microphone, smiling, with a banner behind him reading "AFFORD to DREAM" in large, colorful letters.
    By Josh Koehn
    Jun. 25, 2025 • 10:00pm

  • Chesa Boudin on the songs — and the people — that shaped his life

    A man in a suit and tie speaks, looking to the side. He has a beard, and there's a colorful, abstract wave pattern surrounding the image.
    By Sophie Bearman
    Nov. 19, 2024 • 2:00pm

  • SF political group that backed Chesa Boudin recall faces $53K ethics fine

    The image shows a man wearing glasses, smiling in front of a sign that reads "Neighbors for a Better San Francisco". In front of him is a large pile of money.
    By Garrett Leahy
    Aug. 06, 2024 • 4:17am

  • San Francisco’s most powerful political group endorses Farrell, Lurie over Breed

    The image features three people. On the left, a man in a dark suit is speaking. In the middle, a woman in a blue blazer holds a microphone. On the right, a man in glasses and a suit is talking.
    By Josh Koehn
    Jun. 24, 2024 • 7:16pm
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