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Manny Yekutiel's Support Drops in D8 Race Poll
Poll shows Manny Yekutiel's support plummeted after sexual assault allegations, leaving Gary McCoy and Darshini Patel as the only candidates in District 8.
In brief
Poll shows Manny Yekutiel's support plummeted after sexual assault allegations, leaving Gary McCoy and Darshini Patel as the only candidates in District 8. A poll commissioned by GrowSF reveals Gary McCoy leads Darshini Patel in the District 8 supervisor race after Manny Yekutiel dropped out due to sexual assault…
Poll Shows Yekutiel's Support Plummets
A poll commissioned by GrowSF shows Manny Yekutiel's support dropped after sexual assault allegations emerged.
Yekutiel Drops Out of Race
Yekutiel dropped out of the District 8 supervisor race on Oct. 1 following sexual assault allegations.
Race Narrowed to Two Candidates
The District 8 race is now between Gary McCoy and Darshini Patel after Yekutiel dropped out.
GrowSF Endorses Patel
GrowSF, the moderate-aligned group that previously supported Yekutiel, now endorses Darshini Patel over Gary McCoy.
McCoy Leads in Poll
McCoy placed first in the GrowSF poll with 35% support, followed by Patel at 24% and Yekutiel at 28%.
McCoy's Political Stance
McCoy, a former Rep. Nancy Pelosi staffer, supports housing and tenant protections while opposing Flock Safety license plate readers.
Patel's Drug Policy Stance
Patel supports harm reduction drug policies and is a HealthRIGHT 360 board member, aligning with McCoy's past positions.
McCoy's Campaign Fundraising
McCoy raised $123,450 compared to Patel's $44,812 in campaign funds.
Yekutiel's Previous Support
Yekutiel had raised over half a million dollars before dropping out due to sexual assault allegations.
GrowSF's Strategy Shift
GrowSF plans to spend six figures attacking McCoy's record after the poll results showed Patel leading.
Yekutiel's Campaign Suspension
Yekutiel suspended his campaign hours after The Standard published allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
What it means
A poll commissioned by GrowSF reveals Gary McCoy leads Darshini Patel in the District 8 supervisor race after Manny Yekutiel dropped out due to sexual assault allegations.
