Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
6h ago

San Francisco Democrats Deadlock, Take No Position on Engardio Recall

The recall stems from backlash to Engardio’s support for closing the Great Highway to cars.

Residents gathered at Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House to weigh in on the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee’s vote on its endorsement on the recall of Joel Engardio. Photo by Junyao Yang on Aug. 27, 2025.
Image
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio speaks during the grand opening of the Sunset Dunes Park along the former Upper Great Highway in San Francisco, Saturday, April 12, 2025. The Democratic Party took no position on the Sept. 16 recall election, dealing a blow to Engardio.

Overview

  • The Democratic County Central Committee split 11–11 between no-endorsement and opposing the recall, leaving the party neutral after six members abstained or were absent.
  • More than 7,000 ballots had already been cast by Wednesday, with turnout projected at 18,000 to 20,000 for the Sept. 16 special election.
  • A monthlong postponement of the endorsement decision and several members’ no-shows without proxies were key factors in the tie.
  • Engardio retains a fundraising edge with support from donors such as Chris Larsen, Ron Conway and the San Francisco Police Officers Association, yet prominent moderates including Mayor Daniel Lurie have not taken a position.
  • Public comment at the DCCC meeting was largely driven by recall supporters, including many Chinese American seniors holding bilingual "Recall Engardio" signs.