Annie Gaus

Three months from the November election, San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is launching television ads in the hopes of locking up enough support in the ranked-choice voting system to unseat Mayor London Breed.

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<p>Three months from the November election, San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is launching television ads in the hopes of locking up enough support in the ranked-choice voting system to unseat Mayor London Breed.</p>

Lurie, a nonprofit founder and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, appears in a new advertisement with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, the former surgeon general of California, who worked with the candidate to open a children’s health clinic in the underserved Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco.&nbsp;

<p>Lurie, a nonprofit founder and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, appears in a new advertisement with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, the former surgeon general of California, who worked with the candidate to open a children’s health clinic in the underserved Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco.&nbsp;</p>

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The ad was paid for by Lurie’s campaign for mayor, which has spent more than $1.1 million this year in a bid to raise his profile in the highly competitive race.

<p>The ad was paid for by Lurie’s campaign for mayor, which has spent more than $1.1 million this year in a bid to raise his profile in the highly competitive race.</p>

The campaign reported a cash balance of just $65,000 at the end of June, though Lurie could tap his personal wealth to replenish his campaign coffers at any time. Lurie has raised $1.4 million for his campaign, a figure that includes $590,000 of his own money.&nbsp;

<p>The campaign reported a cash balance of just $65,000 at the end of June, though Lurie could tap his personal wealth to replenish his campaign coffers at any time. Lurie has raised $1.4 million for his campaign, a figure that includes $590,000 of his own money.&nbsp;</p>

“We invested early in Nadine and her vision because I knew this multi-generational investment would pay dividends by treating the child and the parent at the same time,”&nbsp;Lurie said in a statement.

<p>“We invested early in Nadine and her vision because I knew this multi-generational investment would pay dividends by treating the child and the parent at the same time,”&nbsp;Lurie said in a statement. </p>

Recent polling suggests that Breed’s standing has improved since the beginning of the year, when voters largely <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/31/san-francisco-mayor-race-breed-lurie-poll/">disapproved of her job performance</a> in light of widespread frustrations over public safety, street conditions, the economy and other issues.

Bad news for Mayor London Breed in new poll

<p>Recent polling suggests that Breed’s standing has improved since the beginning of the year, when voters largely <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/31/san-francisco-mayor-race-breed-lurie-poll/">disapproved of her job performance</a> in light of widespread frustrations over public safety, street conditions, the economy and other issues. </p>

However, with four major candidates in the race — Breed, Lurie, Mark Farrell and Supervisor Aaron Peskin — the mayor&#8217;s challengers believe they can beat her under the city&#8217;s ranked-choice system, which allows voters to rank candidates by preference and redistributes votes as they are eliminated.

<p>However, with four major candidates in the race — Breed, Lurie, Mark Farrell and Supervisor Aaron Peskin — the mayor's challengers believe they can beat her under the city's ranked-choice system, which allows voters to rank candidates by preference and redistributes votes as they are eliminated.</p>

<p>However, with four major candidates in the race — Breed, Lurie, Mark Farrell and Supervisor Aaron Peskin — the mayor&#8217;s challengers believe they can beat her under the city&#8217;s ranked-choice system, which allows voters to rank candidates by preference and redistributes votes as they are eliminated.</p>

According to a San Francisco Chronicle poll <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/mayor-poll-london-breed-19621299.php">published Thursday</a>, Breed was the first choice for 28% of likely voters surveyed, followed by moderate challenger Farrell, at 20% of first-place votes. The poll showed Lurie winning 17% of first-choice votes, and Peskin, a progressive, securing 12%.&nbsp;

<p>According to a San Francisco Chronicle poll <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/mayor-poll-london-breed-19621299.php">published Thursday</a>, Breed was the first choice for 28% of likely voters surveyed, followed by moderate challenger Farrell, at 20% of first-place votes. The poll showed Lurie winning 17% of first-choice votes, and Peskin, a progressive, securing 12%.&nbsp;</p>

Joe Arellano, Breed&#8217;s campaign spokesperson, said Lurie and Farrell are &#8220;stuck in the mud with stagnant poll numbers.&#8221;

<p>Joe Arellano, Breed's campaign spokesperson, said Lurie and Farrell are "stuck in the mud with stagnant poll numbers."</p>

<p>Joe Arellano, Breed&#8217;s campaign spokesperson, said Lurie and Farrell are &#8220;stuck in the mud with stagnant poll numbers.&#8221;</p>

&#8220;Buying the election didn’t work for billionaire Rick Caruso in L.A., and it won’t work for the billionaire heir in SF, either,&#8221; said Arellano.

<p>"Buying the election didn’t work for billionaire Rick Caruso in L.A., and it won’t work for the billionaire heir in SF, either," said Arellano.</p>

<p>&#8220;Buying the election didn’t work for billionaire Rick Caruso in L.A., and it won’t work for the billionaire heir in SF, either,&#8221; said Arellano.</p>

Lurie’s campaign pointed out that he had the greatest share of second-place votes in the Chronicle poll, making him well-positioned to defeat Breed given his “significant resource advantage,” according to campaign consultant Tyler Law.&nbsp;

<p>Lurie’s campaign pointed out that he had the greatest share of second-place votes in the Chronicle poll, making him well-positioned to defeat Breed given his “significant resource advantage,” according to campaign consultant Tyler Law.&nbsp;</p>

“Our campaign is the only one built to go the distance,” Law said in a statement.&nbsp;

<p>“Our campaign is the only one built to go the distance,” Law said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

Apart from Lurie&#8217;s campaign war chest, a group of supporters has poured millions into an independent expenditure committee supporting his outsider bid for mayor. Lurie founded the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point but has never held elected office.

<p>Apart from Lurie's campaign war chest, a group of supporters has poured millions into an independent expenditure committee supporting his outsider bid for mayor. Lurie founded the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point but has never held elected office.</p>

<p>Apart from Lurie&#8217;s campaign war chest, a group of supporters has poured millions into an independent expenditure committee supporting his outsider bid for mayor. Lurie founded the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point but has never held elected office.</p>

The group, dubbed Believe in SF, is funded by <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf/">deep-pocketed donors</a> that include Lurie&#8217;s mother, Miriam &#8220;Mimi&#8221; Haas, who kicked in $1 million; WhatsApp founder Jan Koum, who gave $250,000; and biotech founder Oleg Nodelman, also $250,000. The group has raised more than $5 million in total; it has spent a chunk of that on billboards and splashy mailers promoting Lurie and had around half its cash stockpiled as of June 30.&nbsp;

Daniel Lurie&#8217;s bid for mayor fueled by ultra-wealthy elites — including himself

<p>The group, dubbed Believe in SF, is funded by <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf/">deep-pocketed donors</a> that include Lurie's mother, Miriam "Mimi" Haas, who kicked in $1 million; WhatsApp founder Jan Koum, who gave $250,000; and biotech founder Oleg Nodelman, also $250,000. The group has raised more than $5 million in total; it has spent a chunk of that on billboards and splashy mailers promoting Lurie and had around half its cash stockpiled as of June 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group, dubbed Believe in SF, is funded by <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf/">deep-pocketed donors</a> that include Lurie&#8217;s mother, Miriam &#8220;Mimi&#8221; Haas, who kicked in $1 million; WhatsApp founder Jan Koum, who gave $250,000; and biotech founder Oleg Nodelman, also $250,000. The group has raised more than $5 million in total; it has spent a chunk of that on billboards and splashy mailers promoting Lurie and had around half its cash stockpiled as of June 30.&nbsp;</p>

This is the most expensive SF mayor&#8217;s race in history, with donors pouring more than $10 million into the contest so far.

<p>This is the most expensive SF mayor's race in history, with donors pouring more than $10 million into the contest so far. </p>

<p>This is the most expensive SF mayor&#8217;s race in history, with donors pouring more than $10 million into the contest so far. </p>

Farrell&#8217;s campaign plans to run television ads prior to Election Day, and Jade Tu, his campaign manager, argued it makes &#8220;zero sense&#8221; to run a television ad at this stage. In June, Breed&#8217;s campaign ran ads on television and online highlighting her record on a range of issues. Adrian Plaisance, campaign press secretary for Peskin, said his campaign will run ads ahead of the election and argued that Lurie&#8217;s spending hasn&#8217;t improved his polling.

<p>Farrell's campaign plans to run television ads prior to Election Day, and Jade Tu, his campaign manager, argued it makes "zero sense" to run a television ad at this stage. In June, Breed's campaign ran ads on television and online highlighting her record on a range of issues. Adrian Plaisance, campaign press secretary for Peskin, said his campaign will run ads ahead of the election and argued that Lurie's spending hasn't improved his polling.</p>

<p>Farrell&#8217;s campaign plans to run television ads prior to Election Day, and Jade Tu, his campaign manager, argued it makes &#8220;zero sense&#8221; to run a television ad at this stage. In June, Breed&#8217;s campaign ran ads on television and online highlighting her record on a range of issues. Adrian Plaisance, campaign press secretary for Peskin, said his campaign will run ads ahead of the election and argued that Lurie&#8217;s spending hasn&#8217;t improved his polling.</p>

&#8220;[Lurie] has unlimited resources at his disposal, and so of course he will outspend any candidate,&#8221; Plaisance said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>"[Lurie] has unlimited resources at his disposal, and so of course he will outspend any candidate," Plaisance said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&#8220;[Lurie] has unlimited resources at his disposal, and so of course he will outspend any candidate,&#8221; Plaisance said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Daniel Lurie launches television blitz as polls appear to tilt toward Breed  

Gabe Greschler

This summer has been a political whirlwind. But if there’s one certainty we can offer you, it’s that the San Francisco mayor’s race in November will be steeped in seriously big bucks.

<p>This summer has been a political whirlwind. But if there’s one certainty we can offer you, it’s that the San Francisco mayor’s race in November will be steeped in seriously big bucks.</p>

On Thursday, campaigns reported their latest fundraising figures in a contest pitting incumbent Mayor London Breed against four challengers.

<p>On Thursday, campaigns reported their latest fundraising figures in a contest pitting incumbent Mayor London Breed against four challengers.</p>

The five major candidates — Breed, Mark Farrell, Daniel Lurie, Aaron Peskin and Ahsha Safaí — have collectively raised over $3 million. And that’s not counting independent committees, public financing and cash that candidates contribute from their own bank accounts, which will add millions more.&nbsp;

<p>The five major candidates — Breed, Mark Farrell, Daniel Lurie, Aaron Peskin and Ahsha Safaí — have collectively raised over $3 million. And that’s not counting independent committees, public financing and cash that candidates contribute from their own bank accounts, which will add millions more.&nbsp;</p>

Here are three key takeaways from the latest campaign finance disclosure documents, which show figures through June 30.&nbsp;

<p>Here are three key takeaways from the latest campaign finance disclosure documents, which show figures through June 30.&nbsp;</p>

How much has each SF mayoral candidate raised?

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Farrell and Lurie are raising tons of money


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Both former Supervisor Farrell and nonprofit leader Lurie are raking in serious dough — and each have reasons to be happy with their results.&nbsp;

<p>Both former Supervisor Farrell and nonprofit leader Lurie are raking in serious dough — and each have reasons to be happy with their results.&nbsp;</p>

Farrell started his campaign in February, a bit later than his moderate challengers. Since then, he has raised $654,082 from 1,879 contributors. For candidate-controlled campaigns, the contribution limit is $500 a person.

<p>Farrell started his campaign in February, a bit later than his moderate challengers. Since then, he has raised $654,082 from 1,879 contributors. For candidate-controlled campaigns, the contribution limit is $500 a person.</p>

According to Farrell’s campaign, the average donation is $314, and over 74% comes from donors within the city. He has also received $179,000 in public financing. Farrell is angling for the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/18/san-francisco-mayor-firefighters-endorsement/">firefighter union’s endorsement</a>, which could pack an extra $1 million in support.&nbsp;

Mayoral candidates court the hottest endorsement in town: firefighters

<p>According to Farrell’s campaign, the average donation is $314, and over 74% comes from donors within the city. He has also received $179,000 in public financing. Farrell is angling for the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/18/san-francisco-mayor-firefighters-endorsement/">firefighter union’s endorsement</a>, which could pack an extra $1 million in support.&nbsp;</p>

Farrell has also set up an independent committee supporting a ballot measure that promises to reform local government. That entity, which has raised $985,140 from the likes of real estate power couple Linda and Thomas Coates, can be used to boost Farrell’s name recognition, as long as it doesn’t explicitly mention his mayoral campaign.&nbsp;

<p>Farrell has also set up an independent committee supporting a ballot measure that promises to reform local government. That entity, which has raised $985,140 from the likes of real estate power couple Linda and Thomas Coates, can be used to boost Farrell’s name recognition, as long as it doesn’t explicitly mention his mayoral campaign.&nbsp;</p>

Lurie has also had fundraising success — impressive as he was relatively unknown as a political figure before launching his campaign in the fall. However, some of his haul came from his own pocket.

<p>Lurie has also had fundraising success — impressive as he was relatively unknown as a political figure before launching his campaign in the fall. However, some of his haul came from his own pocket.</p>

Lurie has raised $823,000 from 2,641 donors, more than 66% of them in San Francisco, and has spent $590,000 himself. He is not taking public financing dollars.&nbsp;

<p>Lurie has raised $823,000 from 2,641 donors, more than 66% of them in San Francisco, and has spent $590,000 himself. He is not taking public financing dollars.&nbsp;</p>

Apart from the campaign committee, Lurie is backed by an independent expenditure committee that has raised $1.9 million this year — much of it from <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf/">ultra-wealthy donors</a>, such as WhatsApp founder Jan Koum, philanthropist Gordon Getty and Lurie’s mother, Miriam “Mimi” Haas.&nbsp;

<p>Apart from the campaign committee, Lurie is backed by an independent expenditure committee that has raised $1.9 million this year — much of it from <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf/">ultra-wealthy donors</a>, such as WhatsApp founder Jan Koum, philanthropist Gordon Getty and Lurie’s mother, Miriam “Mimi” Haas.&nbsp;</p>

On Thursday, Farrell and Lurie sparred on X over who is the better fundraiser.

<p>On Thursday, Farrell and Lurie sparred on X over who is the better fundraiser.</p>

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Breed has raised the most — and has a key endorsement&nbsp;


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The incumbent is the queen of fundraising, though she has been campaigning for much longer than her opponents.&nbsp;

<p>The incumbent is the queen of fundraising, though she has been campaigning for much longer than her opponents.&nbsp;</p>

Breed has raised $961,211 since announcing her bid for reelection in December 2021. She has also received $743,100 in public financing.&nbsp;

<p>Breed has raised $961,211 since announcing her bid for reelection in December 2021. She has also received $743,100 in public financing.&nbsp;</p>

Her campaign reported 3,049 donors, 56% of them city residents, with an average donation of $265.

<p>Her campaign reported 3,049 donors, 56% of them city residents, with an average donation of $265.</p>

Breed carries a considerable advantage from a key endorsement,<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/24/san-francisco-democratic-party-london-breed-endorsement/"> secured last week</a>, from the Democratic County Central Committee. That offers her an essentially free marketing campaign by the committee in the form of fliers and other materials blasted out to the city’s more than 300,000 registered Democrats.&nbsp;

London Breed nabs SF’s most prized political endorsement

<p>Breed carries a considerable advantage from a key endorsement,<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/24/san-francisco-democratic-party-london-breed-endorsement/"> secured last week</a>, from the Democratic County Central Committee. That offers her an essentially free marketing campaign by the committee in the form of fliers and other materials blasted out to the city’s more than 300,000 registered Democrats.&nbsp;</p>

Additionally, an independent committee supporting Breed has brought in $585,000 this year. The biggest donor to that committee is <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/24/chris-larsen-ripple-crypto-san-francisco-mayor-breed/">crypto billionaire Chris Larsen</a>, who contributed $400,000.

Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen showers cash on London Breed—and scorn on her foes

<p>Additionally, an independent committee supporting Breed has brought in $585,000 this year. The biggest donor to that committee is <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/24/chris-larsen-ripple-crypto-san-francisco-mayor-breed/">crypto billionaire Chris Larsen</a>, who contributed $400,000.</p>

Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie speaks during a mayoral debate to gain the Fire Union’s endorsement at the Local 798 Union Hall in San Francisco on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The Fire Union’s endorsement is highly coveted for mayoral candidates.


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Board President Peskin, who has taken the progressive track among the mayoral challengers, has promised to avoid big-money interests. His campaign numbers reflect that stance.

<p>Board President Peskin, who has taken the progressive track among the mayoral challengers, has promised to avoid big-money interests. His campaign numbers reflect that stance.</p>

Since launching his election bid in April, Peskin has raised $469,262, with 76% coming from city residents. His average donation is lower than those of Farrell, Lurie and Breed: $247. Peskin has received $300,000 in public financing and has submitted for another $637,000, according to a campaign spokesperson.

<p>Since launching his election bid in April, Peskin has raised $469,262, with 76% coming from city residents. His average donation is lower than those of Farrell, Lurie and Breed: $247. Peskin has received $300,000 in public financing and has submitted for another $637,000, according to a campaign spokesperson.</p>

The other quasi-progressive challenger in the race is Supervisor Safaí, who launched his campaign last year. Safaí has brought in $491,832 so far. Public financing figures and the makeup of the donations were not immediately available.&nbsp;

<p>The other quasi-progressive challenger in the race is Supervisor Safaí, who launched his campaign last year. Safaí has brought in $491,832 so far. Public financing figures and the makeup of the donations were not immediately available.&nbsp;</p>

San Francisco moderates stack cash from tech, real estate moguls in mayor’s race

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

Two years ago, a political earthquake struck San Francisco — one that from our perch in the future feels like an early tremor. District Attorney <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/06/07/recall-election-sf-district-attorney-chesa-boudin/">Chesa Boudin’s recall</a> prompted progressive San Franciscans and political prognosticators to crane their necks in an exaggerated L-shape and gaze deep, deep into the depths of their navels. Collectively, pearls clutched, they asked, “Is famously liberal San Francisco shifting rightward?” A couple of years later, we can see the answer is no, followed perhaps by a chiding of “Y’all lost your damn minds.”

The rise and fall of Chesa Boudin: Why a progressive DA lost in deep-blue San Francisco

<p>Two years ago, a political earthquake struck San Francisco — one that from our perch in the future feels like an early tremor. District Attorney <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/06/07/recall-election-sf-district-attorney-chesa-boudin/">Chesa Boudin’s recall</a> prompted progressive San Franciscans and political prognosticators to crane their necks in an exaggerated L-shape and gaze deep, deep into the depths of their navels. Collectively, pearls clutched, they asked, “Is famously liberal San Francisco shifting rightward?” A couple of years later, we can see the answer is no, followed perhaps by a chiding of “Y’all lost your damn minds.”</p>

Instead, 2024’s local election demonstrated that Boudin’s recall, and its political aftershocks, were a symptom not of a rightward shift but of something less partisan and harder to pin down: San Franciscans rejecting their institutions.

<p>Instead, 2024’s local election demonstrated that Boudin’s recall, and its political aftershocks, were a symptom not of a rightward shift but of something less partisan and harder to pin down: San Franciscans rejecting their institutions.</p>


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If you were in power this year, you most likely lost your reelection bid — whether you’re a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/pamela-price-sheng-thao-recalls-result/">lefty</a>, a <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/shakes-gop-narrowest-house-majority-history/story?id=116442119">righty</a>, or <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/23/london-breed-interview-san-francisco-mayor-trump/">politically ambidextrous</a>. Centrist Mayor London Breed moved rightward during her term, reacting to a perceived shift in that direction by voters, but lost handily to Daniel Lurie, whose politics are strictly center-of-the-road. Former Mayor Mark Farrell trailed Breed and Lurie by miles, even though he swung so far to the right he actually <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/28/farrell-calls-for-armed-national-guard-troops-in-san-francisco-to-fight-fentanyl/">called for</a> armed National Guard troops to patrol the Tenderloin. You could picture Fox News opinion hosts salivating at the promised scenes of military-style crackdowns in the city of Saint Francis.

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<p>If you were in power this year, you most likely lost your reelection bid — whether you’re a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/pamela-price-sheng-thao-recalls-result/">lefty</a>, a <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/shakes-gop-narrowest-house-majority-history/story?id=116442119">righty</a>, or <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/23/london-breed-interview-san-francisco-mayor-trump/">politically ambidextrous</a>. Centrist Mayor London Breed moved rightward during her term, reacting to a perceived shift in that direction by voters, but lost handily to Daniel Lurie, whose politics are strictly center-of-the-road. Former Mayor Mark Farrell trailed Breed and Lurie by miles, even though he swung so far to the right he actually <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/28/farrell-calls-for-armed-national-guard-troops-in-san-francisco-to-fight-fentanyl/">called for</a> armed National Guard troops to patrol the Tenderloin. You could picture Fox News opinion hosts salivating at the promised scenes of military-style crackdowns in the city of Saint Francis.</p>

On the opposite side of San Francisco’s political spectrum — from blue to bluer — <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/10/bilal-mahmood-poised-to-defeat-dean-preston-in-district-5/">Supervisor Dean Preston lost</a> his reelection bid too. Being the lone Democratic Socialist in a left-leaning progressive stronghold (the Haight, Tenderloin, and Western Addition neighborhoods) didn’t shield him from the electorate’s taste for change. A more moderate Democrat who was backed by billionaire-funded political groups, Bilal Mahmood, swooped in on Preston’s seat, protective power of incumbency be damned.

Dean Preston accepts likely loss to Bilal Mahmood in San Francisco&#8217;s heated D5 race

<p>On the opposite side of San Francisco’s political spectrum — from blue to bluer — <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/10/bilal-mahmood-poised-to-defeat-dean-preston-in-district-5/">Supervisor Dean Preston lost</a> his reelection bid too. Being the lone Democratic Socialist in a left-leaning progressive stronghold (the Haight, Tenderloin, and Western Addition neighborhoods) didn’t shield him from the electorate’s taste for change. A more moderate Democrat who was backed by billionaire-funded political groups, Bilal Mahmood, swooped in on Preston’s seat, protective power of incumbency be damned.</p>

Even our local propositions showed glimmers of The Dude telling The Man to get off his rug: The planned closure of the Great Highway after the passage of Proposition K showed urbanist San Francisco doing its best to shake the city’s addiction to guzzling fossil fuel. The rejection of Proposition D, which would have bolstered the powers of a sitting mayor and slashed in half the number of local “small-d” democratic bodies, showed voters’ unwillingness to embrace every idea a billionaire-backed group cooks up — and a distaste for shoring up centralized power in city government, unchecked by citizens. Rather than adhering to any ideological consistency, San Francisco’s rejection of incumbents and institutional stalwarts hewed closely to a <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2024/12/11/global-elections-in-2024-what-we-learned-in-a-year-of-political-disruption/">political shift across the world</a> toward change, no matter who occupied office beforehand.

<p>Even our local propositions showed glimmers of The Dude telling The Man to get off his rug: The planned closure of the Great Highway after the passage of Proposition K showed urbanist San Francisco doing its best to shake the city’s addiction to guzzling fossil fuel. The rejection of Proposition D, which would have bolstered the powers of a sitting mayor and slashed in half the number of local “small-d” democratic bodies, showed voters’ unwillingness to embrace every idea a billionaire-backed group cooks up — and a distaste for shoring up centralized power in city government, unchecked by citizens. Rather than adhering to any ideological consistency, San Francisco’s rejection of incumbents and institutional stalwarts hewed closely to a <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2024/12/11/global-elections-in-2024-what-we-learned-in-a-year-of-political-disruption/">political shift across the world</a> toward change, no matter who occupied office beforehand.</p>

At the federal level, Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t shake the shackles of President Joe Biden’s term, leading to her resounding rejection. In the United Kingdom, the Conservative Party’s 14-year supremacy was trounced by Labour. In France, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party had its political power encroached upon from the left and the right.

<p>At the federal level, Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t shake the shackles of President Joe Biden’s term, leading to her resounding rejection. In the United Kingdom, the Conservative Party’s 14-year supremacy was trounced by Labour. In France, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party had its political power encroached upon from the left and the right.</p>

Considering the failures of the 2022 local political class to peer into the mists of the future, The Standard would find it foolhardy to guess if the pandemic-era wrecking ball is done swinging into liberal institutions. Still, it’s safe to say San Francisco’s stint as a land where political elephants roam was short-lived.

<p>Considering the failures of the 2022 local political class to peer into the mists of the future, The Standard would find it foolhardy to guess if the pandemic-era wrecking ball is done swinging into liberal institutions. Still, it’s safe to say San Francisco’s stint as a land where political elephants roam was short-lived.</p>

Instead, think of the city’s sentiment as “Throw the bums out.” Considering the state of the city, politicians’ collective butts may be sore for years to come.

<p>Instead, think of the city’s sentiment as “Throw the bums out.” Considering the state of the city, politicians’ collective butts may be sore for years to come.</p>

San Francisco’s new political motto: ‘Throw the bums out’

Nonprofit founder and Levi-Strauss heir Daniel Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/24/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-funds-campaign/">cut a series of six and seven-figure checks</a> for his mayoral campaign, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/04/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-wealth/">making full use of his family&#8217;s jean empire</a> as he pitches himself as a City Hall outsider.

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<p>Nonprofit founder and Levi-Strauss heir Daniel Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/24/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-funds-campaign/">cut a series of six and seven-figure checks</a> for his mayoral campaign, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/04/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-wealth/">making full use of his family's jean empire</a> as he pitches himself as a City Hall outsider.</p>

<p>Nonprofit founder and Levi-Strauss heir Daniel Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/24/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-funds-campaign/">cut a series of six and seven-figure checks</a> for his mayoral campaign, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/04/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-wealth/">making full use of his family&#8217;s jean empire</a> as he pitches himself as a City Hall outsider.</p>

But the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf">big bucks Lurie has funneled toward his bid</a> contrast starkly with the amount he has received from donors lately.

<p>But the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf">big bucks Lurie has funneled toward his bid</a> contrast starkly with the amount he has received from donors lately. </p>

Between July 1 and Sept. 21 — the latest fundraising benchmark through required financial disclosure forms — Lurie collected $69,458 from donors.&nbsp;

<p>Between July 1 and Sept. 21 — the latest fundraising benchmark through required financial disclosure forms — Lurie collected $69,458 from donors.&nbsp;</p>

That was far less than his main opponents, Mayor London Breed, former interim Mayor Mark Farrell, and Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin.

<p>That was far less than his main opponents, Mayor London Breed, former interim Mayor Mark Farrell, and Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin.</p>

As of Friday, Lurie, the founder of Tipping Point, an anti-poverty nonprofit, had injected some $6.28 million of his own cash into the race. That included a cool $925,000 he contributed this week.

<p>As of Friday, Lurie, the founder of Tipping Point, an anti-poverty nonprofit, had injected some $6.28 million of his own cash into the race. That included a cool $925,000 he contributed this week. </p>

If that weren’t enough, he has an independent committee, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/30/daniel-lurie-mom-spends-million-dollars-san-francisco-mayor-race/">anchored by a large donation from his mother, Mimi Haas</a>, backing his candidacy with millions more.

Daniel Lurie&#8217;s mother spends $1 million to help him win San Francisco mayor’s race

<p>If that weren’t enough, he has an independent committee, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/30/daniel-lurie-mom-spends-million-dollars-san-francisco-mayor-race/">anchored by a large donation from his mother, Mimi Haas</a>, backing his candidacy with millions more.</p>

Peskin —&nbsp;who has been lagging in the polls and launched his campaign in April, the latest of all the candidates — had the most robust grassroots fundraising haul of the period, bringing in $253,433. Farrell raised $177,360, while Breed got $147,219.

<p>Peskin —&nbsp;who has been lagging in the polls and launched his campaign in April, the latest of all the candidates — had the most robust grassroots fundraising haul of the period, bringing in $253,433. Farrell raised $177,360, while Breed got $147,219. </p>

All the candidates, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/25/san-francisco-mayor-race-daniel-lurie-campaign/">besides Lurie</a>, are set to receive up to $1.2 million in public financing.

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<p>All the candidates, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/25/san-francisco-mayor-race-daniel-lurie-campaign/">besides Lurie</a>, are set to receive up to $1.2 million in public financing.</p>

Aaron Peskin, the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 3, is speaks during a rally announcing his run for mayor of San Francisco on Saturday, April 6, 2024.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peskin-17.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man with a beard, wearing a suit, stands at a lectern with a microphone, potentially giving a speech." class="wp-image-265550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aaron Peskin raised more than $250,000 this summer, the most of any major mayoral candidate.</figcaption></figure>


Political consultant Jim Ross said Lurie’s figures are likely the result of two key developments: The campaign is not focusing on fundraising, and voters see a rich candidate who already has immense resources.&nbsp;

<p>Political consultant Jim Ross said Lurie’s figures are likely the result of two key developments: The campaign is not focusing on fundraising, and voters see a rich candidate who already has immense resources.&nbsp;</p>

Lurie has focused on <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/06/daniel-lurie-mayoral-campaign-poll-win/">distinguishing himself</a> from the other candidates, who have all served in public office. He promises to take on City Hall corruption, build shelters for the homeless population, and fully staff the San Francisco Police Department.&nbsp;

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<p>Lurie has focused on <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/06/daniel-lurie-mayoral-campaign-poll-win/">distinguishing himself</a> from the other candidates, who have all served in public office. He promises to take on City Hall corruption, build shelters for the homeless population, and fully staff the San Francisco Police Department.&nbsp; </p>

More recently, he has jumped on scandals that have befallen <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/25/san-francisco-nonprofit-dream-keeper-initiative-collective-impact/">Breed’s signature Dream Keeper Initiative</a> and Farrell’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/19/mark-farrell-home-permits-san-francisco/">reported ethical missteps.</a>

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<p>More recently, he has jumped on scandals that have befallen <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/25/san-francisco-nonprofit-dream-keeper-initiative-collective-impact/">Breed’s signature Dream Keeper Initiative</a> and Farrell’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/19/mark-farrell-home-permits-san-francisco/">reported ethical missteps.</a></p>

“What happens with wealthy candidates is it becomes hard to raise money because nobody thinks they need it,” said Ross. “They tend to lean on wealthy candidates’ finances, which is a problem because donations are really an indication of not just money but strength and support.”

<p>“What happens with wealthy candidates is it becomes hard to raise money because nobody thinks they need it,” said Ross. “They tend to lean on wealthy candidates’ finances, which is a problem because donations are really an indication of not just money but strength and support.”</p>

Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/09/daniel-lurie-ads-san-francisco-mayors-race/">been on a spending spree</a> — a necessity considering that just a year ago, many San Franciscans barely knew his name.

<p>Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/09/daniel-lurie-ads-san-francisco-mayors-race/">been on a spending spree</a> — a necessity considering that just a year ago, many San Franciscans barely knew his name.</p>

Since entering the race last fall, Lurie has spent $3.5 million at political media firm Thematic Campaigns, $213,000 on polling from David Binder, and more than $100,000 on opposition research from VR Research.&nbsp;

<p>Since entering the race last fall, Lurie has spent $3.5 million at political media firm Thematic Campaigns, $213,000 on polling from David Binder, and more than $100,000 on opposition research from VR Research.&nbsp;</p>

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