SF Election Roundup: Ed Lee Declares Victory, Avalos Refuses to Concede
The races for sheriff, district attorney and mayor in San Francisco moved to ranked-choice voting after no candidate earned a majority of votes. And while there are still more than 30,000 votes to be counted, incumbents Ed Lee and George Gascon are both expected to be victorious in each of their races.
First Asian To Win A San Francisco Mayoral Election
Incumbent Ed Lee has become the first Asian to win a San Francisco mayoral race with 61.21% of the vote. It must be especially gratifying for a person who hasn’t won any election of note. And although he pledged not to run in this race, his “awe-shucks” simple demeanor won over many who saw him as a perfect representative for San Francisco – Asian, not publicity seeking, can do, practical person.
Now That’s A Campaign Video!!
What could be better then pairing Brian Wilson with MC Hammer and Ed Lee? Wait what? Yep, it’s the latest soon to go viral creation from the guys with ASHKON.
Is Ed Lee in Hot Water?
You could almost call the San Francisco mayoral race “boring” so far this late into the campaign season. For the most part, candidates have stayed out of each other’s way. But that changed this past weekend.
Richmond Round-Up
A report on resident’s concerns in the Richmond, free history tours in October and vintage vehicles on display.
Will Ed Lee Run for Mayor?
That seems to be the question on everybody’s mind these days. As we near the November election in which the next mayor of San Francisco will be chosen, a decision by the city’s current mayor will likely determine the fate of the race.
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