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San Francisco District 8 supervisor race developments
Overview
The San Francisco District 8 supervisor race has undergone significant shifts following allegations of sexual assault against candidate Manny Yekutiel. Yekutiel, who previously held major endorsements, suspended his campaign on October 1.
In response to the allegations, the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee voted 29-0 to rescind its prior endorsement of Yekutiel. The committee subsequently voted 20-8 to endorse Gary McCoy, a former aide to Representative Nancy Pelosi. While Yekutiel’s name remains on the ballot, McCoy has gained momentum, receiving support from Pelosi and various local politicians.
The controversy has also prompted internal debate within the Democratic party regarding sexual misconduct policies. Party chair Nancy Tung acknowledged shortcomings in the current framework, stating, “We did not do right by survivors,” and expressed a commitment to revising the policy.
Entities
Manny Yekutiel · Nancy Pelosi · Gary McCoy · San Francisco · San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesSan Francisco Democrats rescind endorsement of Manny Yekutiel
The San Francisco Democratic Party has rescinded its endorsement of Manny Yekutiel for District 8 supervisor following sexual assault allegations and instead endorsed Gary McCoy.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesGary McCoy emerges as frontrunner in San Francisco supervisor race
Gary McCoy has become the frontrunner for San Francisco’s District 8 supervisor race after Manny Yekutiel withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Nancy Pelosi has joined McCoy on the campaign trail.
Sources
abc7news.com · missionlocal.org · sfist.com · sfstandard.com