Lurie Gains in San Francisco Mayoral Race

In the San Francisco mayoral race, Daniel Lurie, a philanthropist and Levi Strauss heir, is gaining momentum against incumbent Mayor London Breed, according to recent polls. While Breed holds a slight lead with 24% of first-choice votes compared to Lurie's 23%, Lurie is favored in the ranked-choice voting system, ultimately leading Breed 56% to 44% in final tallies. Lurie's campaign, heavily funded with $8 million of his own money, has resonated with voters through targeted advertising and promises to support small businesses. Breed, facing criticism for handling pandemic recovery and local issues like homelessness, struggles to maintain her base. The polls, commissioned by the San Francisco Chronicle, reveal a dynamic race with Lurie gaining support from former Farrell and Peskin voters as they are eliminated in ranked-choice rounds. However, the outcome remains uncertain due to a significant portion of undecided voters and a margin of error of 3.5%.