From The San Francisco Standard · · 2m
Democrats likely to take both House and Senate
Democrats poised to flip House and Senate with blue wave in key races.
In brief
Democrats poised to flip House and Senate with blue wave in key races. Democrats likely to gain control of both U.S. House and Senate after close races in multiple states including South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Polls closing in San Francisco
San Francisco polls close at 8 p.m. as Democrats likely to take both U.S. House and Senate.
Proposition 40 billionaire tax
Proposition 40, the billionaire tax, faces likely defeat with 26.1% chance of passing according to prediction markets.
Ranked-choice voting in supervisor races
Two contested supervisor races in Districts 8 and 10 will use ranked-choice voting with preliminary results released hourly.
Senate races flip
Democrats flip Republican-held Senate seats in South Carolina and Florida with Annie Andrews defeating Darline Graham.
Great Highway Proposition G
Proposition G to reopen Great Highway faces Republican outreach with text messages to Democrats about switching parties.
AI regulation divide
AI regulation debate splits candidates with pro-data center and pro-regulation groups backing same candidate in Florida.
Manny Yekutiel's watch party
Manny Yekutiel dropped out of supervisor race after allegations of sexual assault and attended watch party with small crowd.
Election night results
Early results show Democrats leading in multiple states including Georgia, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Proposition 40 support
Proposition 40 faces 46% support but struggles with 25% support for community clinic spending caps.
AI industry funding
AI industry funding supports Republican Darline Graham with $540,000 from tech billionaire Chris Larsen.
Election day volunteers
Volunteers work at polling centers with some helping neighbors and others preparing for election night events.
Proposition G opposition
Opposition to Proposition G faces strong support from local Republicans and progressive groups.
Election night party
Election night parties feature small crowds with focus on national races rather than local issues.
Mayor Daniel Lurie's campaign
Mayor Daniel Lurie backs charter reform measures and Prop. H for public transit funding.
Proposition 45 housing reform
Proposition 45 aims to cut CEQA review timelines for housing but faces opposition from developers.
Election results timeline
Results for statewide races and ballot measures released after 8 p.m. with local races updated hourly.
The one thing
Democrats likely to gain control of both U.S. House and Senate after close races in multiple states including South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
