Levi's Heir Daniel Lurie Elected San Francisco Mayor, Defeats Incumbent London Breed

Nov 8, 2024, 12:37 AM

Daniel Lurie, a political newcomer and Levi Strauss heir, has been elected as the 46th mayor of San Francisco, unseating incumbent London Breed after six years in office. Lurie led Breed with 56.2% of the vote to her 43.8% after multiple rounds of ranked-choice voting, a margin of over 24,000 votes. Breed, the city's first Black female mayor, conceded the race on Thursday in a social media statement, congratulating Lurie on his victory. Lurie campaigned on a platform of change, promising to address San Francisco's challenges with homelessness, crime, and economic recovery. He plans to establish 1,500 shelter beds within six months, eliminate corruption, hold non-profits accountable, and engage the tech sector to revitalize downtown.