First Rounds Of Ranked Voting: Lurie Leads Breed In SF

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First Rounds of Ranked-Choice Voting: Lurie Leads Breed in San Francisco Mayor Race

The first round of ranked-choice voting results for the San Francisco mayoral election are in, and Chesa Boudin has surprisingly failed to secure a spot in the runoff, despite being the incumbent. The race is now down to two candidates: State Senator Scott Wiener and Board of Supervisors President London Breed.

Wiener emerged with a slight lead in the first round, securing 32.2% of the vote, while Breed sits at 29.4%, according to the San Francisco Department of Elections. Boudin received 25.6% of the vote and will be eliminated from the race as no candidate secured over 50% of the first-choice votes.

What does this mean for the runoff?

With Boudin's elimination, the focus now shifts to how his supporters will distribute their second-choice votes. These votes are crucial, as they could determine the outcome of the election.

While Wiener had a slight edge in the initial round, Breed is expected to benefit from the distribution of Boudin's second-choice votes. Many observers believe that a significant portion of Boudin's supporters will choose Breed as their second option, due to her progressive stance on many issues.

However, Wiener is not out of the running yet. He could secure the necessary votes from those who initially voted for other candidates, such as Aisha Wahab or Joel Engardio.

What's next?

The San Francisco Department of Elections will now begin the process of counting the second-choice votes. The final results, and the winner of the San Francisco mayoral election, are expected to be announced on July 5th.

The race is tight, and the outcome remains uncertain. The runoff will be a close contest, and the candidate who can successfully appeal to the supporters of the eliminated candidates will likely emerge as the victor.

This election will have significant consequences for the future of San Francisco. The winner will be responsible for tackling key issues such as homelessness, crime, and the city's economic recovery. The next few weeks will be critical for both candidates as they campaign to secure the votes needed to become the next mayor of San Francisco.