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A group of people stand on a stage holding campaign signs behind a podium with a "Saikat for SF" sign under a disco ball, in front of an audience.

Election Coverage

‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

by Kelly Waldron May 8, 2026, 1:58 amMay 8, 2026, 3:13 pm

Three people sit on a panel stage with AEI branding in the background; one person speaks while the others listen attentively.

At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

by Yujie Zhou May 7, 2026, 1:56 pmMay 8, 2026, 10:02 am

Two bubble charts compare money raised for Prop. D (smaller circles) and Prop. C (larger circles), each group labeled with arrows.

Election Coverage

Explore: $8M going to S.F. ballot measures

by Kelly Waldron May 7, 2026, 12:45 pmMay 8, 2026, 10:33 am

A group of people in business attire and safety vests stand outdoors on a sunny day, with buildings and greenery in the background.

These billionaires were against Daniel Lurie. Now they’re for him—to the tune of $4 million.

by Kelly Waldron April 14, 2026, 6:00 amMay 7, 2026, 12:37 pm

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he’d have deserved to be evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

by Yujie Zhou April 9, 2026, 11:25 amApril 10, 2026, 1:37 pm

A group of older adults sit in rows of chairs in a community center while a person at the front speaks and shows them a pamphlet.

Chinese seniors are using AI translation to build political muscle in S.F.

by Yujie Zhou March 3, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 5, 2026, 11:08 am

A woman stands in front of a group holding "Connie Chan for Congress" signs; she smiles and raises her fist, with supporters gathered behind her outdoors.

Election Coverage

Chinatown daughter, immigrant-backer, billionaire-taxer: Connie Chan kicks off race for Congress

by Yujie Zhou February 24, 2026, 6:00 amFebruary 24, 2026, 2:20 pm

S.F. supervisors make it easier to serve booze at the movies

by Margaret Kadifa February 10, 2026, 6:02 pmFebruary 12, 2026, 11:51 am

Three people stand side by side, each speaking or gesturing during a public event or debate, dressed in business attire against a mixed color background.

Election Coverage

Who’s the most progressive S.F. congressional candidate? Q&A presses issue.

by Io Yeh Gilman February 10, 2026, 12:50 pmMay 4, 2026, 10:30 pm

Three people stand side by side, each speaking or gesturing during a public event or debate, dressed in business attire against a mixed color background.

Election Coverage

How S.F. congressional hopefuls view Israel, China and foreign policy (part 2)

by Io Yeh Gilman January 28, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 13, 2026, 5:46 am

Three people speak at separate events: a woman by a microphone, a man at a podium, and another man holding a microphone and gesturing with his hand.

Election Coverage

How S.F. congressional hopefuls view Israel, China and foreign policy (part 1)

by Io Yeh Gilman January 27, 2026, 4:05 amMarch 13, 2026, 5:47 am

Daniel Lurie’s State of the City: One part tough love, one part affordability

by Margaret Kadifa January 15, 2026, 2:42 pmJanuary 15, 2026, 3:55 pm

A man in a suit speaks at a podium with a seal, while a crowd of people, some in suits and coats, listen behind him outdoors.

Alan Wong has been a progressive. He’s been a moderate. Now, he’s the Sunset supervisor.

by Yujie Zhou December 1, 2025, 8:52 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:42 am

Panel of officials seated in a government chamber with flags and wood-paneled walls in the background.

Quiz: Do you know enough to be a San Francisco supervisor?

by Kelly Waldron November 28, 2025, 4:00 amNovember 28, 2025, 10:22 pm

A group of people stand on building steps, holding flyers and giving thumbs up; two people in front wear business attire, others wear casual clothing and hats.

Viral video accuses Chinese seniors in S.F. of election fraud. They say it’s racism.

by Yujie Zhou November 5, 2025, 9:04 pmDecember 12, 2025, 2:11 pm