Sponsored link
Saturday, April 4, 2026

Sponsored link

News + PoliticsConnie Chan now leading in D1
News + Politics

Connie Chan now leading in D1

Voting trend now favors progressive candidate.

Tim Redmond
By Tim Redmond

-

Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit

The Department of Elections reported almost 36,000 more votes today, and the news is good for Connie Chan and the progressives who support her. Chan is now ahead in D1 by 107 votes, which means the trend of the remaining votes is probably in her favor.

Connie Chan’s announcement that she was running in D1

There are still 26,000 more votes to count, which means about 2,300 votes per district.

48 Hills welcomes comments in the form of letters to the editor, which you can submit here. We also invite you to join the conversation on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Tim Redmond
Tim Redmond
Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 30 years. He spent much of that time as executive editor of the Bay Guardian. He is the founder of 48hills.
Sponsored link

Featured

Art

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

Mission-based mixed media collagist cites Basquiat, Rauschenberg, and 'Xavier: Renegade Angel' as influences.
Mary Corbin -
Read more
Development

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79

'Elbo' helped define the affordable housing and slow-growth movement that was a critical part of the San Francisco left for decades
Tim Redmond -
Read more
Movies

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

'Touch Me,' 'Dead Lover,' 'The Serpent's Skin,' more offer fun twists on genre thrills. Plus: A spooky Irish tale rises again.
Dennis Harvey -
Read more

More by this author

Development

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79

'Elbo' helped define the affordable housing and slow-growth movement that was a critical part of the San Francisco left for decades
Tim Redmond -
Read more
City Hall

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery

The case for destroying the social safety net continues to unravel; the CEO tax might make cuts unnecessary
Tim Redmond -
Read more
City Hall

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn’t resigned—and doesn’t need to

Plenty of elected officials have taken time to recover from health problems.
Tim Redmond -
Read more
Sponsored link

You might also likeRELATED

Art

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

Mission-based mixed media collagist cites Basquiat, Rauschenberg, and 'Xavier: Renegade Angel' as influences.
Mary Corbin -
Development

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79

'Elbo' helped define the affordable housing and slow-growth movement that was a critical part of the San Francisco left
Tim Redmond -
Movies

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

'Touch Me,' 'Dead Lover,' 'The Serpent's Skin,' more offer fun twists on genre thrills. Plus: A spooky Irish tale rises again.
Dennis Harvey -
Stage Review

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

'MJ' is no thriller, despite technical expertise; 'Our Class' shows the risks of inaction in highly charged times.
Charles Lewis III -
48 Hills logo

48hills.org is the official publication of the non-profit San Francisco Progressive Media Center.

We are community supported journalism. Become a member.

News

Business + TechCampaign TrailCOVIDEducationForeign CorrespondentHomelessnessHousing

Politics

Campaign TrailCity HallElectionsOpinionThe Agenda

Arts

ArtArts ForecastDanceLitMoviesMusicPerformanceScreen Grabs

Culture

CultureExamined LifeNightlifeParty RadarPuff

Special Sections

Best of the Bay
Bay Guardian Archives
Cart

Connect

Become a Member
Newsletter
Advertise
Privacy Policy
Contact