In a significant shift, San Francisco voters have leaned towards more moderate and law-and-order policies in the latest election, marking a potential change in the city's political landscape. Early results indicate that propositions backed by Mayor London Breed, including Proposition E for expanded police surveillance powers with 62.62% voting yes and Proposition F, which ties welfare payments to drug screening and treatment, with 65.39% voting yes, have passed. Proposition B, aimed at establishing minimum police staffing levels, was rejected with 66% voting no. The election also saw a strong performance from moderate candidates, particularly those associated with the GrowSF group, which appears to have secured 24 of the 25 DCCC seats. This election could signify a pivot away from the city's traditionally progressive stance on crime and drug policy, reflecting growing concerns among residents about safety and public order.
UPDATE: Another 27,000 votes have been released. Here are the closest votes: - Proposition A - Proposition C - The Superior Court judge seats - The political party central committee seats https://t.co/l2wwLEBwqO
UPDATE: Some 27,300 additional ballots have been counted. Aside from one shift in DCCC seats - with Laurance Lem Lee replaced by Peter Ho Lik Lee, another member of the Dems for Change slate - there is little change so far. Some 98,500 ballots remain. https://t.co/mO5PfVF89I
Here are updated election results for San Francisco propositions, judicial races, Democratic County Central Committee and other races, including vote breakdown by precinct. https://t.co/1U65sAhdiu
Here's today's results: Nothing changed DCCC remains 21 out of 24 seats for Moderates Prop A increased its lead Today's results included 27,331 new votes. There are still an estimated 98,500 ballots to count. Check back tomorrow at 4pm for more!
Are liberal cities actually REVERSING course on crime policies?! https://t.co/M7PKyDunEm https://t.co/1hOOCu2CIb
Who were the most successful endorsers in Tuesday’s election? Mayor Breed & allies, who were triumphant across the board. But also: Breed’s favored policies adhered tightly to the wishes of the San Francisco Republican Party. via @jrivanob @junyao98 https://t.co/OEv3KQhCDS
San Francisco Residents Are Waking Up to the Reality of Crime https://t.co/tpdgtnG2jt
In San Francisco we are delivering change and bringing opportunity and growth to our City. We will not let up on our progress to push for a stronger, better San Francisco. I know so many share my commitment to getting the work done. https://t.co/fzCgMgB7g6 https://t.co/o7oatqIjA1
San Francisco faces skepticism over new law-and-order measures: 'This is an election year' https://t.co/JMkMNGCgKq
San Francisco, the liberal beacon, embraces "conservative" ballot measures https://t.co/WIqszEGO4J
San Francisco has not always been as reflexively liberal as its image suggests, but this week it has furthered a move toward the center by supporting two conservative measures to deal with the city’s crises. @reisthebault https://t.co/WAhbPfgkAa
San Francisco has not always been as reflexively liberal as its image suggests, but this week it has furthered its move toward the center by supporting two conservative measures to deal with the city’s crises. @reisthebault https://t.co/XzB0cUTtAh
This morning I give reaction to San Francisco ballot measures recently passed, re: expanding police powers, drug screening for welfare. We as a city have a long way to go from the ruin Progressives forced upon us taxpayers. Watch: https://t.co/ZOYAXxBZVj https://t.co/H72JqbAIL8
San Francisco has always had its share of "radicals." But when elected officials (in this case formerly) support violence as a solution, it makes clear why San Francisco tilted back toward the center in Tuesdays elections. https://t.co/34Hon73PLp
Big blue cities are embracing conservative anti-crime measures. Here’s why. https://t.co/i1Ath1bxFX via @politico
The massive electoral victory that just happened in SF was a huge step forward in the return to rationality for our city. It has made me optimistic once again. Yet we have a huge amount of hard work to do, and it is not going to be easy.
Ballot Measures Passed in SF Have Some Wondering if the City Is Still a 'Liberal Bastion' https://t.co/MMrLSZrhHD
San Francisco Papers Question if City Is Still Liberal After Super Tuesday https://t.co/McZ1MTBwdd
Election night winners: Mayor London Breed and the police. Election night losers: Ahsha Safaí, labor unions and the Police Commission. https://t.co/3QIQY6QolF
There are still at least 111,000 ballots left to count, or about 50% of all ballots cast, so we'll learn more over the next week. But we posted our initial results summary here. Follow @GrowSF for updates. https://t.co/JpMUajgMTS
Tuesday's election appears to have been a very strong showing for San Francisco's growing collection of moderate Democrats. https://t.co/PPnbOvWT7r
As the vote count continues in San Francisco, the results are sparking a new debate about the city’s identity. https://t.co/53HfJzZx0A
SF voters weighed in Tuesday in support of measures compelling drug treatment and expanding police powers https://t.co/Pi5UZ8552P
San Francisco 'can no longer be called progressive city,' newspaper declares after law-and-order measures pass https://t.co/z9KfYhEqud
(Prop A) really shows that when we put politics aside + all work together for important public policies, we win- and SF voters get it. This is a city that still cares + still knows what our most important priorities are. @sfexaminer @chinatowncdc @SF_CCHO https://t.co/Gi28RB0gOF
"As of Wednesday afternoon, San Francisco’s Department of Elections has 103,000 vote-by-mail ballots to count, as well as 7,500 provisional ballots that were cast at polling places on Election Day. When adding the ballots that must be reviewed to the 104,760 votes that have… https://t.co/BKUo0xdqdN
San Francisco voters break ‘doom loop’ of woke policy failures https://t.co/tOebvb4DFs https://t.co/quUYKfM8sk
Let's remember Mayor @LondonBreed was the architect of yesterday's wins. She was lead sponsor of the housing bond. She wrote Prop C for downtown housing, E for public safety, & F for more treatment. Her consultants helped run the DCCC campaign + she promoted them from day 1.
San Francisco voters, your police officers thank you for your confidence and trust to take the reasonable actions needed to make our streets and neighborhoods safe for everyone again. We appreciate your commitment to restoring common sense to public safety and for sending a loud… https://t.co/zNOg1h0tEI
Yesterday's SF election was a big win! Thank you to Mayor @LondonBreed for prioritizing public safety & downtown recovery reforms. Voters demand change, accountability & results. We look forward to working with you to implement these measures ASAP. 📰: https://t.co/50pkOPGDes
San Francisco residents are known for their unflinchingly progressive views, but apparently even leftists can grow weary of rising crime, drugs, public defecation and homelessness. https://t.co/BT6U6jMRGt
5 Years After San Francisco Banned Face Recognition, Voters Ask for More Surveillance https://t.co/2aEfpwSFuw
Bucking their progressive reputation, San Francisco voters sent a clear message with their embrace of law and order ballot measures Tuesday night, according to reports. https://t.co/ogGmfOTdqA https://t.co/RxkOPjSwxQ
After a primary election that has led some to wonder whether San Francisco has abandoned its progressive reputation, winners from last night's contest rebuffed the idea that the city has somehow become a hotbed of conservative politics. https://t.co/GQOR6Cpulw
Voters in San Francisco, one of California’s most liberal communities, appear to be receptive to a lock-’em-up message in campaigns for ballot measures and candidates. But apparently not in challenges to local judges: https://t.co/ZBex8NHa0f
Victory for Algebra in SF! ❤️ From Lola's City Hall speech to @REZ4_P's speech with Mayor @LondonBreed and Supervisors @JoelEngardio & @Ahsha_Safai to teaching 1st-graders how to solve for X to yesterday's landslide vote, I'm proud of my kids for their math advocacy! https://t.co/R5g4Koytfi
San Francisco approves public-safety measures in backlash against progressive agenda https://t.co/R7Mr8qgHT9
San Francisco overwhelmingly votes in favor of law and order ballot measures https://t.co/pW15EGH2Mv https://t.co/YHqX7eSe6c
In San Francisco there were 104,760 ballots counted last night from mail in. But turn out on day of voting or drop off seems to have been pretty good. There are 110,500 of those ballots yet to be counted. So turn out may be around 40%. Not bad for a primary. https://t.co/TSN70pKDJB
Progressives & Socialist OUT -- Moderates set to take over SF Democratic Party committee https://t.co/37gd60lbKZ
Congratulations to @GrowSF (and the voters) If San Francisco can be fixed the world can be fixed.
Thank you to the voters of San Francisco and San Mateo County for sending me to the General Election with a resounding 56% of the votes reported so far, more than two times the votes of my closest competitor! Onward to November. https://t.co/rComMmXbAe
Nearly a clean sweep by moderates on the DCCC…?? Holy shit. They were aiming for 10 seats out of 24, and are currently winning 21/24 lol This might just be the year we flip the Board of Supervisors Which would put SF on the path to legalizing housing again Let’s go @Mtclai 🔥
The Department of Elections is reporting over 100,000 ballots left to count. It'll take about a week to count all the votes, so some things may still change. Prop A is on a knife's edge -- will it hold on? Middle-of-the-pack DCCC may mix more, too. We'll know more @ 4pm tomorrow!
The Department of @SFElections is reporting these results for the seven local propositions on the March 5th ballot. With just under 105,000 ballots counted, here’s what we know so far. >>> https://t.co/W2ROTfE4v7 #Election2024 #SanFrancisco
The Department of Elections is reporting over 100,000 ballots left to count. It'll take about a week to count all the votes, so some things may still change. Prop A is on a knife's edge -- will it hold on? Middle-of-the-pack DCCC may mix more, too. We'll know more at 4pm!
People's Republic of San Francisco approves pro-cop, anti-crime measures.... https://t.co/y56y5RFK68
A contentious ballot measure sponsored by Mayor Breed to mandate drug screenings for welfare recipients passed Tuesday, sending a clear message that voters want to see a more aggressive response to the city’s drug crisis. https://t.co/QtBPHM6Omt
"I see the Democrats for Change slate winning most seats. The high name recognition among current and former supervisors on the Labor and Working Families slate could keep the moderate slate from a sweep." I was right, https://t.co/WdlLr6h3wv @GrowSF @SFDemsForChange
A big win for moderates yesterday in San Francisco and we couldn’t be happier!!! Congratulations to San Francisco and @mattdorsey for leading the charge on several propositions that passed by decisive margins! Congrats to all the grassroots group and activists @GrowSF…
San Francisco addresses its soaring crime problem with pivot away from ‘progressive’ policies https://t.co/N9oECDjdwm https://t.co/N9oECDjdwm
Kudos team @growsf !! Doing the unsexy work to actually bring SF back !! https://t.co/zyLoQKpQyQ
NEW: The liberal bastion of San Francisco pivoted rightward in Tuesday’s election as voters adopted more conservative policies in response to the fentanyl crisis and crime https://t.co/tXWBcuICWm
Thank you, San Francisco voters! We have brighter days ahead! Congrats to our new DCCC, @LondonBreed on Props C, E, and F, and @Stefani4CA. Let’s show them what a boom loop looks like.
Congratulations to @GrowSF, @agarwal, @sbuss, @garrytan, @VishalLugani and everyone else who worked so hard to bring sanity back to San Francisco!
As San Francisco struggles with its post-pandemic recovery, voters in the famously progressive city are moving sharply to the right on crime and drug policy https://t.co/ipWb4MBpxb https://t.co/FxbeHhkMDn
Congratulations to the whole @GrowSF team !! https://t.co/PCjJM9ry3j
This was me and my startup cofounder @agarwal in 2009 Today I am so proud to call him and @sbuss friends and I am so proud of what they have built with @GrowSF SF is truly too beautiful and always has been. We will save it in Nov 2024. We are winning. The boom loop begins. https://t.co/yHtcXa3x4E
Voters in S.F. weighed in Tuesday on seven ballot measures tackling police staffing, affordable housing, education, ethics in City Hall, law enforcement powers and more. Here are latest results for every proposition: https://t.co/JvgOtdLUpb
Extremely grateful for @agarwal and the @GrowSF team! A momentous win for SF.
A slate of moderate candidates took an early lead to win nearly all the seats on a little-known but powerful political body in San Francisco that hands out key endorsements during election season. https://t.co/5pfoUXSLb2
Prop. E, Mayor London Breed’s measure to expand the power of S.F. police, passed Tuesday, an indication that voters are backing the mayor’s law enforcement push as she faces a difficult reelection bid in November. https://t.co/E1LA5s6svI
Prop F that will screen GA (welfare) applicants for drug addiction before they can get $ passes by a landslide in San Francisco. Coalition on Homelessness' response? We're gonna sue! That's all they got left. https://t.co/N4oYIFIAtZ
San Francisco Votes for Police, Drug Tests; ‘Progressivism Is Out‘ https://t.co/ZHcQ2qpmRB via @BreitbartNews https://t.co/Ku2yKwCsWW
S.F. Mayor Breed needed a political win on Election Day. She got one https://t.co/sCTCg1RkjP
Silly headline ignores the fact that San Francisco’s electorate is still more progressive than most cities across the country. We overwhelmingly supported Prop 1 (more mental health beds), are on track to pass Prop A (more affordable housing), and the incumbent judges held on. https://t.co/QLQIlTLAKO
These votes aren’t final yet, but the trend is sure compelling. Thank you, San Francisco Democrats! I’m truly grateful and humbled by the support you’ve entrusted in me — and thankful for your strong support for most of the @SFDemsForChange slate. Now, let’s get to work! https://t.co/jdDApbRH93
These votes aren’t final yet, but the trend is sure compelling. Thank you, San Francisco Democrats! I’m truly grateful and humbled by the support you’ve entrusted in me — and thankful for your strong support for most of the @SFDemsForChange slate. I’m excited to get to work! https://t.co/gY0ESAEf3Q
Thank you, San Francisco — for handing the Prop B #CopTax a lopsided defeat! Down in the polls when we started, this sends a strong message that voters want real progress on police staffing. Thanks to @SanFranciscoPOA, @MissLily and everyone in our corner. It means a lot to me. https://t.co/nIQ5Fr6ATM
Early returns showed 23 moderates among the top vote-getters with one progressive, Supervisor Connie Chan, filling out the list.” Read. The. Room. https://t.co/byMe9E2vMs
Even San Francisco is realizing the madness of modern progressive politics and pivoting back toward moderation. Let’s hope this is the start of a national trend. https://t.co/tU5lWPFnXK
Huge, huge, HUGE success for Moderates in San Francisco last night. Every single item except for one (the judges) came through. I could not be more thrilled!!! https://t.co/2h55PHQwUz
San Franciscans have officially weighed in on seven local ballot measures as well as who they want to lead the local political parties and issue rulings from the Superior Court bench. Here's where the votes stand so far. https://t.co/8mwF5XTqdU
Congrats to the voters of SF and the team @GrowSF. A lot of hard work to get to this point. I hope this is the beginning of sanity. I hope that this marks the beginning of a renewal for SF where schools improve, safety is better, and where small business can thrive.
More ballots to be counted, but so far: SF we are so back. I’m exhausted. Some zzz’s then will break down the DCCC race (and others).
Tuesday appeared to be a very strong night for moderates in San Francisco, their ballot measures, and ultimately the mayor herself, as she heads towards a reelection fight in November. https://t.co/8NLCUnZCxa
I’m proud to see change taking root in San Francisco. This city’s future is one where pragmatic and action-oriented leaders prevail over ideologists with noble but out of touch aims. Also one where police are not handcuffed by absurd policy and pandering commissions, but enabled…
It seems that the San Franciscans like math... This is wonderful news. There's hope in the future. P.S. Every precinct win is... simply remarkable. Thanks to @sfguardians. #SFUSD #Algebra #middleschool https://t.co/qpRHbWIxEA
Props E and F, a pair of law-and-order ballot measures backed by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, appear poised to pass in San Francisco. https://t.co/cYIC8YVR0V
Moderate DCCC candidates were leading in early returns Tuesday—one consultant said he's "cautiously optimistic" that mods can gain control of the San Francisco Democratic party. https://t.co/hDJhaIP8v7
Last @SFElections ballot update dropped at 10:45pm and w/ your incredible support, Prop A is enjoying a 67.74% lead, despite record low voter turnout. SF, you’re genuinely some of the best voters who care deeply about your neighbors + housing our most vulnerable. U give me hope! https://t.co/ooxB0pxTMx
There are still more votes to count but here's how things are looking for each measure so far: Prop. A: Too close to call Prop. B: ❌ Prop. C: Too close to call Prop. D: ✅ Prop. E: ✅ Prop. F: ✅ Prop. G: ✅ https://t.co/98tElGIJGI
We’re finally on the right path. THANK YOU to every person in San Francisco who voted to give our kids the best possible gift — more math and a brighter future! https://t.co/AIlaZL371z
last September some friends (@milquepoast @agarwal @sbuss @Trevor4SF and others) held an event for @GrowSF at @lightcellenergy amazing to see @GrowSF organizing, making history. so proud of the team, excited for the future of SF 🚀 https://t.co/cQEBtwnyMP
Big winners from tonight: Mayor London Breed and the police. Big losers from tonight: Ahsha Safaí, labor unions and the Police Commission. https://t.co/BSKOs1rgWG
"SF voters approve Mayor London Breed’s drug and crime measures" by @dustingardiner via @politico https://t.co/07cqpgreOR
"San Francisco welfare program likely to require drug screening" via @sfexaminer https://t.co/zkt5AF3gfx
"San Francisco Poised to Start Drug-Screening Welfare Recipients" via @WSJ https://t.co/yx3bFmDdja
UPDATE: San Francisco voters have approved Prop. E, a ballot measure that would give San Francisco’s Police Department expanded surveillance powers. https://t.co/lPRvCcHcxl
UPDATE: San Francisco voters have rejected Prop. B, a ballot measure that would have established minimum staffing for the San Francisco Police Department contingent on a future tax increase. https://t.co/CsbWYU8pcl
UPDATE: San Francisco voters have approved Prop. F, a controversial measure to tie San Francisco welfare payments to drug screening and treatment. https://t.co/M0yXorULJv
Thank you to the voters for passing Prop F to bring more treatment and accountability to San Francisco. This is how we get more people the help they need and change what’s happening in our City.
Congrats @GrowSF, @agarwal, @sbuss et al! Feeling hopeful for the city I’m raising my toddler in!
Multiple measures backed by San Francisco Mayor @LondonBreed are poised to pass. They include Proposition E and Proposition F. “We have a lot more time to go and these are early results, but they are very promising,” Breed told supporters at a party. #SuperTuesday2024 https://t.co/M9qokN0Q6L
See how San Francisco residents voted on ballot measures by precinct. Get full San Francisco election results live: https://t.co/Zfg2sYvS3s https://t.co/h4o8ZkceEU
San Francisco voters have overwhelmingly approved London Breed’s calls to give police more law enforcement powers and a requirement for welfare recipients to undergo screenings. Politico reports: “Those who have addiction disorders will have to accept treatment in order to… https://t.co/paXQnRP9xS
Thank you to the voters for passing Prop E! This will help us build on our work to make San Francisco a safer city for all. We are giving our @SFPD officers more tools to do their jobs and getting them out on the street to take care of our community.
23 of the 24 DCCC seats and ALL of the propositions are falling in line with @GrowSF's more moderate bent as of the 9:40pm update on the election website. Next update at 10:45. SF is turning the corner, very exciting. https://t.co/iGdeRhUgGi
As the election results pour in, here's how some of San Francisco's city leaders are reacting to early vote counts. https://t.co/5d7znVhzzy
9:40 early SF elections results are out and as of now, 24 of the 25 DCCC seats and ALL of the ballot measures seem to be swinging the way of @GrowSF lets go!!! https://t.co/UhTgpW3zjL
Voters in San Francisco considered seven ballot measures tackling police staffing, affordable housing, education, ethics in City Hall, law enforcement powers and more. Four won, one lost and two were too close to call. https://t.co/GRqKIE9P37
The 9:45 pm #SanFrancisco #election results are in -- Closer and @SFDemsForChange still ahead. Overwhelming victory for quality #education at #SFUSD. Bringing Back Algebra (Proposition G) still at 85% YES. Thank you all -- @joelengardio @Sfguardians https://t.co/8JPyQ4Bh1R
See live election results for San Francisco propositions, judicial races, DCCC and other races, including vote breakdown by precinct. https://t.co/SqZ3DO9yC5
A contentious ballot measure sponsored by Mayor London Breed to mandate drug screenings for welfare recipients was overwhelmingly passed Tuesday, sending a clear message that voters want to see a more aggressive response to the city’s drug crisis. https://t.co/vO6AR60iqe
San Francisco has matured into a city that wants an effective police force. Awesome to see. https://t.co/AXdqaDlUTG
Congrats to the @SFDemsForChange slate for all the hard work they put in and for the strong showing in the early results. We can drive the change we want to see and need San Francisco. It’s up to us and let’s keep it up!! https://t.co/srOXQhbooZ
Now that the first batch of ballots have been counted, here's what early results show for some of the more controversial measures: - Prop. B has 66% voting no - Prop. E has 62.62% voting yes - Prop. F has 65.39% voting yes Next ballots drop in 5! https://t.co/6pliXLL9n9
Good signs for a better San Francisco (<20% ballots counted) https://t.co/Ayi1o4iwdF
Propositions E and F in San Francisco Appear Headed for Victory https://t.co/QC2fAos7tx
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, State Senator Scott Wiener and Grow SF’s Steven Buss react to results at election night watch party at Anina in San Francisco on Tuesday. Check here for the latest updates on the election: https://t.co/vxd8txJHN4 📷: @ScottStrazzante https://t.co/kk6aSHloR3