Stephen Sherrill’s decisive District 2 win is another sign that anti-growth politics are losing in San Francisco. GrowSF’s polling has repeatedly found that voters, including in west-side neighborhoods, want more housing and are more likely to support candidates who embrace it.

Two forged “press releases” using San Francisco letterhead and the City seal impersonated District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill ahead of the June 2, 2026 special election. Beyond the politics, it’s a basic trust-and-accountability problem City Hall should treat seriously.