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A group of people in a park hold signs supporting a candidate named Ahsha for mayor. Some wear purple shirts, and one person stands in the center shaking hands. Houses and trees are in the background.

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See how they run: Labor leaders rally behind mayoral candidate Ahsha Safaí at Duboce Park

by Junyao Yang September 7, 2024, 6:08 pmFebruary 24, 2025, 5:46 pm

A man in a suit gestures while speaking, with a woman standing beside him. They appear to be in an office environment with a sign reading "DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS" visible in the background.

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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

Canvassers for the Peskin campaign in Rossi Park on Monday September 3, 2024.

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See how they run: The Peskin campaign talks to strangers

by H.R. Smith September 3, 2024, 7:37 pmSeptember 11, 2024, 11:28 pm

Two men engage in conversation at a food stall with a glowing "Hot Patties" sign overhead, set against an evening sky backdrop.

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See how they run: Sunset Night Market was simply too packed to campaign

by Junyao Yang August 31, 2024, 10:00 amFebruary 24, 2025, 5:46 pm

A man speaks to a crowd at a rally with signs that read "FIX OUR CITY." People hold banners and signs, and the event appears to be taking place in an urban area with modern buildings in the background.

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See how they run: Safaí, the labor candidate, works to shore up union backing

by Junyao Yang August 31, 2024, 12:20 amSeptember 3, 2024, 11:15 am

A group of people are gathered inside a wood-paneled café, engaging in conversation. Some are seated at tables while others stand, holding cups or jackets. Hanging lights illuminate the space.

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See how they run: Outer Sunset merchants grill Safaí on Great Highway

by Junyao Yang August 27, 2024, 6:59 pmFebruary 24, 2025, 4:47 pm

A man in a white shirt stands holding pamphlets in a room filled with seated people attending an event.

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See how they run: Safaí woos voters from one block party to the next

by Junyao Yang August 26, 2024, 11:56 amAugust 31, 2024, 6:46 am

A man in a suit and a woman sit at a table with papers and a drink near them, surrounded by campaign posters.

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See how they run: At women’s roundtable, Lurie listens and nods along

by Xueer Lu August 23, 2024, 5:30 amAugust 28, 2024, 7:20 am

A woman in a cardigan and a man in a tie are talking across a marble counter in a flower shop. The counter displays various flowers, and shelves with jars and plants are visible in the background.

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See how they run: Lurie sees change on Union Street, a childhood haunt

by Xueer Lu August 22, 2024, 5:30 amAugust 28, 2024, 6:08 am

Two individuals stand and converse in front of a grocery store with "fresh PRODUCE" and "affordable ORGANIC" signs, reminiscent of Mark Farrell's community-focused projects. One person leans against a metal railing.

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See how they run: A look back at Mark Farrell’s public safety record

by Kelly Waldron August 21, 2024, 3:52 pmAugust 28, 2024, 5:16 am

A person is performing on stage at a venue named "Cafe" with an audience watching attentively. A neon sign glows in the background.

Election Coverage

See how they run: Lurie’s young staffers throw a young voter party in the Castro

by Xueer Lu August 21, 2024, 2:02 pmFebruary 24, 2025, 4:46 pm

A mayoral candidate speaks at a podium during a campaign event, flanked by supporters. The backdrop features multiple "Lurie for Mayor" signs in English and Chinese.

Election Coverage

See how they run: Daniel Lurie announces ‘aggressive’ anti-corruption agenda

by Xueer Lu August 20, 2024, 5:30 amAugust 26, 2024, 11:46 pm

A group of people smiling and greeting each other in a room with a table set with food in the foreground and windows in the background.

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See how they run: Mark Farrell, PACs, and a closer look at his financing

by Kelly Waldron August 16, 2024, 3:12 pmAugust 26, 2024, 12:54 am

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See how they run: San Francisco firefighters union goes all in for Farrell

by Kelly Waldron August 15, 2024, 1:40 pmOctober 9, 2025, 3:42 pm

London Breed smiles for a photograph while being recorded on a smartphone. A campaign sign in the background reads "Mayor London Breed."

Election Coverage

See how they run: Happy 50th birthday, Madame Mayor

by Joe Rivano Barros August 10, 2024, 10:15 amMay 8, 2026, 5:04 pm

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