BigMoneySF
Since the pandemic, tech and real-estate fortunes have poured millions of dollars into a new set of San Francisco political groups. Our series, BigMoneySF, follows that money and asks what the people behind it want from City Hall.
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Our 2026 web of donors
The web maps the candidates, officials, major political groups and $250,000-plus donors in San Franciscoโs November 2026 election. Use the buttons to filter it, or search for a name.
The web reflects filings as of Oct. 16, 2026.
Our series so far
2026
Mayor Lurieโs new donor class
Latest installment
BigMoneySF: How Mayor Lurieโs efforts to reshape City Hall brought in a new donor class
San Francisco’s November ballot measures have drawn in gobs of money โ and a new crop of wealthy individuals.
2024 to 2025
Follow-up reporting on pressure groups
2024
Our initial series
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AI-funded group backs Scott Wiener for Congress with stunning $3 million gift
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Mayor Lurieโs charter measures raise stunning $11M, more than all others combinedย
Fundraising for the ballot measures is staggering: Over $19 million is going toward the 10 measures on the ballot.
Who’s bankrolling San Francisco’s coming election? These 16 donors.
At least $18 million has been raised for the November races overall, and the top 16 donors have contributed some $13 million so far
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