June 27, 2016 Why Jane won, how we win in November
Why Jane won: Since Jane Kim pulled ahead in the June 7 State Senate race her opponent Scott Wiener has been making various excuses for why he didn’t win with a double digit margin. Read what political consultant Jim Stearns has to say, reported by Tim Redmond 6/26
How we win in November: One of the main reasons for progressive success in the recent DCCC election for control of the SF Democratic Party was a cohesive Reform Slate of candidates. The following candidates are the likely progressive slate of Supervisors for the November 8 election. Learn more about them and donate to their campaigns. (Note: June 30 is the last campaign finance reporting deadline for three months — if you are planning to support one or more of these candidates make your donation by Thursday, June 30.)
Likely progressive slate of Supervisor candidates for Nov 8 election
* Sandra Fewer D1 Website Donate
I Aaron Peskin D3 Website Donate
Dean Preston D5 Website Donate
I Norman Yee D7 Website Donate
* Hillary Ronen D9 Website Donate
* Kim Alvarenga D11 Website Donate
* Progressive candidates running to fill termed-out Supervisor seats.
I – incumbent
Other citywide offices for Nov 8 election
Jane Kim for State Senate Website Donate
Victor Hwang for Superior Court Judge Website Donate
— Upcoming events —
Thu, Jun 30, 8:30–9:30am Jane Kim and Congressman Joaquín Castro fundraiser breakfast
Keker & Van Nest, 633 Battery St @Jackson
Texas Congressman Castro and Jane share goals on improving education opportunities and creating jobs.
For tickets and more information contact: Davi Lang at davi@janekim.org
Website: janekim.org
Jane Kim teams up with Congressman Joaquin Castro for fundraiser.
Thu, Jun 30 6–8pm Sandra Fewer for District 1 Supervisor Fundraiser
High Treason Wine Bar, 443 Clement @6th Av
Please join us on June 30th for a campaign community event! We will be toasting a successful month and raising the funds we need to succeed in November.
See more details
Nov 8 Election Events full calendar
— Recent news —
Why Jane Kim Really Won the June 7 primary
The “Bernie Bump” touted by her opponent isn’t why she won.
Tim Redmond 6/26
What the DCCC numbers mean
Mayor’s candidates did poorly even in their own districts; Jung appointees lost
Tim Redmond 6/21
Peskin 2.0? Back on the Board of Supervisors, the pugnacious politician is showing a softer side
Roland Li 6/24
Jane pulls ahead
SF Chron 6/20
Scott Wiener’s Camp Blames Jane Kim For George W. Bush
By Chris Roberts 6/17
How Progressive Takeover of SF Democratic Party Impacts Nov. Elections
DCCC endorsements will help in D1 & D9 Supe races, and ballot measures.
By Randy Shaw 6/1
Money Can’t Buy You Votes
$1.2M spent on DCCC race in June Primary, many big spenders lost
By Chris Roberts 6/15
Losing SF Democrats’ desperate power play flops
By Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez 6/14
Losing DCCC members attempt a coup
Defying the will of the voters, lame-duck group wants to change the rules to keep power.
By Tim Redmond 6/13
Progressive faction rises in SF Democratic committee races
By Heather Knight 6/8
The lessons of the June 7 election
Grassroots organizing works. The mayor is done. And the progressives are well poised for November.
By Tim Redmond 6/7
More at June 7 Election and Nov 8 General Election