NewsMission LocalOctober 27, 2026San Francisco County
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s approval rating drops about 10 points to 63–67 percent
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Recent polls by the University of Southern California and David Binder Research show San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s job approval rating has dipped to between 63 and 67 percent from a high of 74 percent earlier this year. Political analysts attribute the softening numbers to differing poll methodologies, potential sampling error, and Lurie taking more divisive political stances on charter reform and supervisor endorsements.
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The shift in polling highlights growing political friction among very liberal voters and renters facing a rent emergency, contrasting with continued strong support among moderate and conservative demographics.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonMax Szabo“Provided a statement on voter approval and administration progress”OrganizationSan Francisco State University“Affiliation for Jason McDaniel”OrganizationUniversity of Southern California“Polling organization”PersonScott Wiener“Preferred in the congressional race by 75 percent of Lurie's strong supporters”PersonChristian Grose“Commented on the poll results and historical trends”PersonDaniel Lurie“Subject of polls regarding job approval and favorability”PersonJason McDaniel“Cautioned about comparing polls with differing methodologies”PersonYujie“Author of the article”PersonBeya Alcaraz“Resigned after seven days in office following nomination by Lurie”OrganizationDavid Binder Research“Polling organization”locationCalifornia’s 11th congressional district“Polling district excluding Excelsior, Visitacion Valley, and Portola”PersonManny Yekutiel“Candidacy was derailed after allegations and Lurie's endorsement”OrganizationGrowSF“Political organization”OrganizationSan Francisco Chronicle“Media organization”PersonConnie Chan“Preferred by 88 percent of those who strongly disapprove of Lurie”locationSan Francisco“Jurisdiction for polls and local government”