San Francisco's election for Superior Court judges has become a referendum on tough-on-crime laws and judges. Incumbents Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson are leading in early vote counts against their challengers, supported by a tough-on-crime group. Begert has secured 59% of counted votes, while Thompson has 53%.
Facing a rare election challenge fueled by a tough-on-crime group, Superior Court Judge Michael Begert won a new six-year term Tuesday over attorney Albert “Chip” Zecher. https://t.co/Yove6cFseS
Superior Court Judges Michael Begert and Patrick S. Thompson both appear to have won the majority of votes to hold on to their seats in San Francisco. As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Begert had secured 59% of counted votes and Thompson had 53%. https://t.co/RqxkWphWED
UPDATE: Superior Court Judge Michael Begert won a new six-year term Tuesday over attorney Albert "Chip" Zecher. Another judge, Patrick Thompson, held a narrow lead over Deputy District Attorney Jean Myungjin Roland, with many votes still to be counted. https://t.co/h7qOzAipRz
Two San Francisco judges facing rare election challenges fueled by a tough-on-crime group led their opponents in early vote counts Tuesday night. https://t.co/HS6GMOKdZ5
Early returns in San Francisco's Superior Court elections show incumbents leading, with more votes still to come. https://t.co/LlNeVyOAkC
Live election updates: Two San Francisco judges — Superior Court Judge Michael Begert and Superior Court Judge Patrick Thompson — facing rare election challenges fueled by a tough-on-crime group led their opponents in early vote counts Tuesday night. https://t.co/4dLCOZrtVx
Thus far in the SF ballot count, both incumbent judges challenged for their seats are in the lead.
Tonight’s election in S.F. could be another referendum on whether voters here want more tough-on-crime laws and judges or not.