# 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.
- Title: Manny Yekutiel's Support Drops in D8 Race Poll | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: manny yekutiel, gary mccoy, darshini patel, district 8, growsf, san francisco, supervisor race, sexual assault allegations, political endorsements, san francisco democratic party, news, local
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/12/manny-yekutiel-grow-sf-gary-mccoy-darshini-patel
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:21:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manny yekutiel, gary mccoy, darshini patel, district 8, growsf, san francisco, supervisor race, sexual assault allegations, political endorsements, san francisco democratic party, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.