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NewsMission LocalOctober 27, 2026San Francisco County

Crypto-billionaire Chris Larsen's $540,000 donation sparks joint 'anti-billionaire' campaign in District 10 supervisor race

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Crypto-billionaire Chris Larsen donated a total of $540,000 to a political action committee supporting frontrunner Theo Ellington in San Francisco's District 10 supervisor race, triggering a joint 'anti-billionaire' strategy by rival candidates Dion-Jay “DJ” Brookter and J.R. Eppler. The massive contribution has injected a contentious debate over outside money into the historically underfunded district, prompting Ellington to distance himself from the funds and opponents to urge a ranked-choice voting alliance.

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Why It Matters

The $540,000 influx alters campaign spending power in San Francisco's District 10, influencing voter alignment, ranked-choice ballot strategies, and debates over outside influence in local neighborhoods.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

PersonChris Larsen“Crypto-billionaire who donated $540,000 to a PAC backing Theo Ellington”PersonScott Wiener“State Senator and congressional candidate who participated in a Chinatown event”PersonDaniel Lurie“San Francisco Mayor who endorsed Theo Ellington”PersonMarina Newman“Author of the article at Mission Local”PersonWidmaer “Wid” Jean“Campaign volunteer for Dion-Jay “DJ” Brookter”PersonAlexander Lurie“Real estate investor and brother of Mayor Daniel Lurie”PersonTheo Ellington“Frontrunner in the District 10 supervisor race and director of the Ruth Williams”PersonDion-Jay “DJ” Brookter“District 10 candidate and former CEO of Young Community Developers”PersonJ.R. Eppler“District 10 small business attorney”PersonTodd David“Longtime San Francisco moderate political consultant and Ellington donor”PersonAaron Peskin“Former supervisor and Brookter supporter”PersonArt Agnos“Former San Francisco mayor supporting the joint campaign strategy for Brookter a”OrganizationMission Local“News outlet publishing the article”PersonWillie Brown“Former San Francisco mayor who endorsed both Ellington and Brookter”PersonShamann Walton“Termed-out incumbent District 10 Supervisor supporting Dion-Jay “DJ” Brookter”