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Dirty tricks in D2 race
March 3, 2026
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.
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California Democratic Party Endorses Wiener for Congress
February 26, 2026
California Democrats endorsed state Sen. Scott Wiener in the open race to replace Nancy Pelosi. With a June 2, 2026 top-two primary ahead, endorsements may shape momentum—but voters will decide who advances.
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Mahan jumps into governor race
January 29, 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says he’s running for governor, arguing his “build capacity fast + enforce rules with accountability” approach on homelessness and public safety can scale statewide — and positioning himself as a blunt critic of Sacramento’s status quo.
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CEO Tax Doesn’t Tax CEOs
January 22, 2026
San Francisco’s misnamed “CEO tax” isn't a tax on CEOs; it's a tax on revenue which will likely be passed on directly to consumers. It would raise the top rate by almost 800%, potentially hitting chains like grocery and pharmacy retailers the hardest.
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Lurie’s 2026 Roadmap
January 15, 2026
In his Jan. 15, 2026 State of the City, Mayor Daniel Lurie argued his first year delivered real momentum—and laid out a 2026 agenda to lock it in: affordability, faster permitting, and pro-housing reforms, as the city faces a major deficit and seeks durable progress on street conditions.
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Mahmood Fixes Term Limit Loophole
December 17, 2025
Supervisor Bilal Mahmood has proposed a 2026 charter amendment to fix San Francisco's term limit loophole, which lets serve unlimited non-consecutive terms.
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Connie Chan Enters Race For Congress
November 20, 2025
District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, a prominent opponent of growth and housing, has launched a 2026 congressional bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi.
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Fielder Exploits Tragedy for Politics, and Possibly Profits
November 7, 2025
Supervisor launches cryptocurrency while holding Teamster-backed rally against autonomous vehicles.
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Pelosi Announces Retirement
November 7, 2025
Pelosi will step down after 40 years, opening the first competitive SF congressional race since 1987
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Trump Pauses National Guard Deployment to San Francisco
October 24, 2025
Mayor Lurie successfully advocates for the city, leading to the cancellation of planned National Guard deployment.
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Peskin Threatens "Political Warfare" Over Housing Plan
September 3, 2025
Former supervisor rallies labor groups against Mayor Lurie’s housing initiative, warning of a potential ballot fight in 2026.
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California will vote on partisan redistricting on November 4
August 22, 2025
California Democrats respond to Texas Republicans' gerrymandering with a gerrymandering of their own.
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Saikat Chakrabarti kicks off bid to unseat Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2025
Former AOC chief of staff and founding Stripe engineer Saikat Chakrabarti drew 500 supporters at his kickoff for his campaign to replace Nancy Pelosi in 2026.
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The Sunset Night Market is dead due to politics
July 11, 2025
The cancellation of the Sunset Night Market is the worst of politics.
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San Francisco Democrats propose voluntary age limit for politicians
April 23, 2025
In response to aging leadership, local Democrats suggest a voluntary retirement age for elected officials.
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After reinstating Kevin Ortiz, SF’s Latinx Democratic Club exits the SF Democratic Party
March 28, 2025
The SF Latinx Democratic Club just quit the local Democratic Party after its leader, Kevin Ortiz, was accused of sexual assault.
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