Chyanne Chen Wins Tight Race for SF District 11 Supervisor

Chen's victory marks a progressive foothold on a board shifting towards moderation.

Chyanne Chen, a progressive labor leader, narrowly defeated Michael Lai in the District 11 supervisor race in San Francisco, securing 50.4% of the vote.
Chen's win represents a significant, albeit limited, success for progressives in a city where moderates are gaining control of the Board of Supervisors.
Her platform focused on public safety, child-care subsidies, and community services, aiming to enhance support for working families in her district.
Chen becomes the first Asian-American supervisor for District 11, which has the largest Asian and Pacific Islander population among the city's districts.
Despite progressive wins in District 9 and some ballot measures, the overall shift in the Board of Supervisors is expected to favor moderate policies under Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie.