From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 50s
Chinese Americans may decide Chan-Wiener race
Chinese American voters could tip San Francisco's congressional race between Connie Chan and Scott Weiner.
In brief
Chinese American voters could tip San Francisco's congressional race between Connie Chan and Scott Weiner. Chinese American voter blocs may decide the November congressional race between Connie Chan and Scott Weiner. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Chinese American vote critical
Chinese Americans may decide the race between Connie Chan and Scott Weiner for San Francisco's congressional seat.
“The Chinese vote is critical in this race. It is the largest bloc of votes that are up for grabs”
Donor base analysis
Chan has 50 donors with Chinese surnames versus Wiener's 15 in the last quarter.
Longevity advantage
Wiener has delivered millions in state funding for Chinatown amenities including $1 million for a new oncology clinic.
“Past performance is very, very important”
Precinct performance
In Chinese-majority precincts, Wiener's support dropped to 31% while Chan led with 35%.
Minor candidates
Minor candidates received 18% of votes in Chinese-majority precincts versus 9% in less Chinese American areas.
“Marie Hurabiell, who is more conservative and directed most of her criticism at Wiener”
Proposition G impact
Proposition G may energize west-side Chinese voters to support Chan due to her pro-driver policies.
District 8 dynamics
District 8 is Wiener's stronghold with high turnout for a potential first-ever out, gay congressman.
“District 8, however, is a Wiener stronghold since he represented it as supervisor”
PAC spending gap
Wiener's PAC raised $3 million versus Chan's $1.7 million in recent fundraising.
“Wiener’s PAC support is more than triple the size of Chan’s”
KTSF ad spending
Wiener spent $80,000 on KTSF ads for one month versus Chan's reported zero spending.
“Wiener spent $80,000 for just one month’s worth of ads”
UFW endorsement split
UFW will endorse Chan despite Dolores Huerta endorsing Wiener.
“Connie Chan has earned the support of farmworkers by always standing with our movement”
Eric Jones campaign
Eric Jones raised $13.3 million to unseat Rep. Mike Thompson in North Bay.
“Jones, a wealthy venture capitalist, has flooded the airwaves with ads”
District 8 debate
District 8 candidates will debate Tuesday at the Commonwealth Club.
“Contestants Gary McCoy, Darshini Patel, and Michael Nguyen will join KQED’s Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos”
Manny Yekutiel exit
Manny Yekutiel exited District 8 race causing debate among remaining candidates.
“Following the major shakeup in the District 8 supervisor race caused by Manny Yekutiel’s exit”
What happens next
Chinese American voter blocs may tip November congressional race between Chan and Weiner.
Here's the gist
Chinese American voter blocs may decide the November congressional race between Connie Chan and Scott Weiner.
