campaign finance Archives - Mission Local

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Election Coverage

The 2024 election is over. What will San Francisco’s big-money groups do next?

by Joe Rivano Barros December 31, 2024, 5:00 amJanuary 20, 2025, 11:05 am

A line graph shows voter turnout rates from 2004 to 2026. It features presidential general and primary elections, highlighting Biden vs. Trump and Harris vs. Trump, and the DA Chesa Boudin recall.

Election Coverage

Four data takeaways from San Francisco’s November election

by Kelly Waldron November 29, 2024, 6:00 amNovember 29, 2024, 4:19 pm

A collage of six individual portraits, showcasing generous donors, is artfully arranged amidst overlapping blue and orange circles on a light background.

Election Coverage

How did San Francisco’s big-money donors do this election? So-so.

by Joe Rivano Barros November 20, 2024, 6:00 amNovember 25, 2024, 1:57 pm

Two men in suits are having a conversation over coffee, sitting on large blocks. Three other people stand in the background. Speech bubble indicates ongoing discussion. One of the men is Michael Moritz.

Election Coverage

Michael Moritz sank millions into losing S.F. races. What happened?

by Joe Rivano Barros November 7, 2024, 10:00 amDecember 3, 2024, 3:32 pm

Election Coverage

Mark Farrell agrees to $108K ethics penalty, largest campaign finance fine in S.F. history

by Joe Rivano Barros and Kelly Waldron November 4, 2024, 9:52 amDecember 3, 2024, 3:32 pm

A group of people stands in a shop. A person holds a sign reading "We need Aaron!" while talking to a shopkeeper wearing an apron and a face mask. Shelves with various products are in the background.

Election Coverage

Aaron Peskin leads in latest donations—if you discount Lurie’s self-financing

by H.R. Smith October 25, 2024, 5:36 pmOctober 30, 2024, 5:11 pm

Aaron Peskin and Mark Farrell giving speeches at separate podiums. Both are dressed in suits. One holds papers; the other is near a microphone with campaign signs in the background.

Election Coverage

Follow the money: Labor bets big on Peskin, spends against Farrell

by Kelly Waldron October 18, 2024, 2:00 pmOctober 22, 2024, 11:09 am

Bubble chart comparing funds raised: larger bubbles for Prop. D and smaller bubbles for Prop. E, showing a significant difference in fundraising amounts.

Election Coverage

Explore: S.F.’s 15 ballot measures — and the cash behind them

by Kelly Waldron October 17, 2024, 6:00 amMay 21, 2025, 5:30 pm

Dollar bills in front of an "I voted!" message. For San Francisco election coverage.

Election Coverage

Follow the money: Peskin leading in direct fundraising, Prop. M gets another boost

by Kelly Waldron October 1, 2024, 3:00 pmOctober 3, 2024, 12:12 pm

Dollar bills in front of an "I voted!" message. For San Francisco election coverage.

Election Coverage

Follow the money: Farrell ramps up fundraising, GrowSF starts spending

by Kelly Waldron September 12, 2024, 1:19 pmDecember 30, 2024, 11:17 am

A form listing monetary contributions received for a campaign, detailing contributor names, addresses, amounts, and filing dates. Subtotal is $2,500.00.

Election Coverage

S.F. ethics complaint targets Govern for California, group that bundles political donations

by Kelly Waldron September 10, 2024, 1:44 pmSeptember 12, 2024, 12:41 pm

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Election Coverage

Pro-Lurie PAC spends over $2M on ads, while his campaign invests in staff and consultants

by Xueer Lu September 6, 2024, 1:38 pmSeptember 13, 2024, 4:54 pm

Two men are pictured: the one on the left wearing a suit and red tie, and the one on the right in a white shirt standing in front of a backdrop with logos.

Election Coverage

Follow the money: Bloomberg drops $1M on Breed, Moritz puts $1.5M into charter reform

by Kelly Waldron September 4, 2024, 12:00 pmDecember 11, 2024, 2:41 pm

Dollar bills in front of an "I voted!" message. For San Francisco election coverage.

Election Coverage

Follow the money: $22M raised for San Francisco election, majority in big gifts

by Joe Rivano Barros August 28, 2024, 12:30 pmDecember 3, 2024, 3:45 pm

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Election Coverage

Explore: 5 takeaways from new 2024 election finance filings

by Kelly Waldron August 9, 2024, 8:30 amAugust 16, 2024, 2:38 pm