Lurie Allies Win 2 San Francisco Primaries as Voters Reject $1.8 Million-Backed Tax Fight
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Lurie Allies Win 2 San Francisco Primaries as Voters Reject $1.8 Million-Backed Tax Fight
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Summary
Two moderate allies of Mayor Daniel Lurie — Alan Wong and Stephen Sherrill — won San Francisco June primary races by wide margins, while voters also defeated a union-backed tax measure he opposed.
Nearly $1.8 million from Believe in SF’s PAC helped back Lurie’s preferred candidates and ballot measures, underscoring the growing financial muscle of his centrist political network.
A 74% approval rating has strengthened Lurie’s hold on city politics as voters respond to promises of downtown revival, cleaner neighborhoods and a tougher line on crime, drugs and homelessness.
The results extend San Francisco’s broader shift away from ultra-progressive politics, with business- and tech-backed moderate groups increasingly shaping local elections and policy.