San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin, a noted progressive, is reportedly planning to run for mayor, potentially challenging the current mayor, London Breed. Multiple sources, including statements from Peskin himself, suggest he is considering the move but is currently prioritizing the passage of Proposition A on Tuesday. Peskin's potential candidacy has sparked discussions about the dynamics of San Francisco politics, with some speculating on his strategy to navigate between moderate candidates to secure the mayoral position. The news has been confirmed by various outlets, including direct statements to associates and media reports.
Aaron Peskin, president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, will run for SF mayor, source says. https://t.co/BzhtxV1f2u
Peskin is gonna try to pull a Chesa and sneak in between three moderates to become the mayor. San Francisco politics. Lol! 🤡 https://t.co/ZLR9QF4O0v
NEW: sources told me progressive SF Supervisor Aaron Peskin plans to run for mayor against London Breed. Peskin said in an interview that he has "certainly warmed up to the idea" but is currently focused solely on passing Prop. A. https://t.co/z0kjPG1WMZ
San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin has privately informed associates that he intends to run for mayor in November in a bid to unseat London Breed, according to two people who said he informed them directly of his plans. https://t.co/0okE58FQRD
NEW: sources tell me progressive SF Supervisor Aaron Peskin plans to run for mayor against London Breed. Peskin said he has "certainly warmed up to the idea" but is currently focused solely on passing Prop. A on Tuesday. https://t.co/z0kjPG1WMZ
NEW: Sources: Progressive San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin plans to run for mayor against London Breed By @thejdmorris https://t.co/nHEaoyYIrM via @sfchronicle