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Manny Yekutiel's Election Night Aftermath
Manny Yekutiel, a former supervisor candidate, hosts a quiet election watch party after sexual assault allegations derailed his campaign.
In brief
Manny Yekutiel, a former supervisor candidate, hosts a quiet election watch party after sexual assault allegations derailed his campaign. Manny Yekutiel, who dropped out of a supervisor race after sexual assault allegations, hosted a small election-night watch party at his cafe as Democrats celebrated wins. Originally…
Manny Yekutiel's Election Night
Manny Yekutiel, a former candidate for supervisor, hosted an election-night watch party at his cafe after sexual assault allegations ended his campaign.
“Who was here two years ago this evening? We were leading everyone in 'Hot to Go!' out of stress and anxiety.”
2024 Election Campaign
Yekutiel planned to win District 8 supervisor seat but dropped out after sexual assault allegations.
“It can't have gone worse than 2024. That was our low point. It's all up from here.”
Manny's Cafe
Manny's cafe, opened in 2018, hosted political events for Democrats but saw fewer attendees this election cycle.
“We were leading everyone in 'Hot to Go!' out of stress and anxiety.”
Sexual Assault Allegations
Yekutiel denied groping allegations from 2020 but faced new accusations of assault at a 2023 Pride event.
“Yekutiel denied the first accusation by Brad Joseph Chapin of a groping incident at a party in 2020 and said he didn't recall the other alleged assault, on two men at a Pride event in 2023.”
Election Results
Gary McCoy won District 8 supervisor seat with 13,687 votes after ranked-choice tally, while Yekutiel received 3,000 votes.
“Gary McCoy Winner First-choice votes 11,205 Votes after ranked-choice tally 13,687”
Attendees
Attendees included international observers and those without cable, but few knew about Yekutiel's allegations.
“I was feeling optimistic about tonight and wanted to be around similar energy.”
2024 Election Night
Yekutiel hosted a block party expecting Kamala Harris to beat Donald Trump but saw the election results shift.
“It can't have gone worse than 2024. That was our low point. It's all up from here.”
Cafe's Role
Manny's cafe has been a Democratic hub for years but saw reduced turnout this election cycle.
“We were leading everyone in 'Hot to Go!' out of stress and anxiety.”
Yekutiel's Campaign
Yekutiel dropped out of the race after The Standard reported sexual assault allegations from men.
“Yekutiel dropped out of the race after The Standard reported that men had accused him of sexual assault.”
Election Night Impact
Yekutiel received 13% of the vote in early returns but his campaign ended after allegations.
“Yekutiel received almost 3,000 votes from Castro and Noe Valley constituents, 13% of the vote in early returns.”
The short version
Manny Yekutiel, who dropped out of a supervisor race after sexual assault allegations, hosted a small election-night watch party at his cafe as Democrats celebrated wins.
