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Levi’s heir might fund his campaign

Public financing gives candidates additional funds but places a cap on his spending. By sidestepping the public matching program, Lurie could run the risk of turning off some voters but he would be able to spend an unlimited sum.  “What we know from research is that self-funding is less effective,” said Jason McDaniel, a political […]

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Chronicle poll shows S.F. Mayor Breed’s re-election bid is in danger

Composite of Daniel Lurie, London Breed, and Mark Farrell.  Lea Suzuki/The Chronicle, Stephen Lam/The Chronicle, Lea Suzuki/The Chronicle More than eight months out from election day and as about 40% of the electorate remains undecided, the poll found that former mayor and supervisor Mark Farrell — who officially announced his candidacy the day before polling began […]

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Levi Strauss Heir Daniel Lurie to Run for San Francisco Mayor in 2024

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss family fortune, is running for mayor of San Francisco next year. Lurie, a local philanthropist and founder of an anti-poverty charity, will challenge incumbent London Breed in a pivotal election for a city battling multiple challenges, from downtown business closures, to homelessness and drug use on the […]

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