Daniel Lurie Gains Momentum in San Francisco Mayoral Race
Polls show Levi's heir Daniel Lurie leading incumbent Mayor London Breed in ranked-choice voting projections.
- Daniel Lurie, a political outsider and Levi's heir, is gaining traction in San Francisco's mayoral race, spending over $8 million on his campaign.
- Recent polls indicate a close contest between Lurie and incumbent Mayor London Breed, with Lurie benefiting significantly from second-choice votes.
- Ranked-choice voting analysis suggests Lurie winning against Breed in the final tally, despite Breed's slight lead in first-choice votes.
- Mark Farrell's support has declined amid campaign finance allegations, while Aaron Peskin has emerged as a strong third-place contender.
- Voter dissatisfaction with Breed's handling of issues like homelessness and crime may be contributing to Lurie's rising popularity.