San Francisco – In a tense, three‑hour emergency meeting on Sunday evening, the San Francisco Democratic Party officially withdrew its endorsement of Manny Yekutiel and endorsed Gary McCoy for the District 8 supervisor seat.

Endorsement vote and background

The party voted 29‑0 to rescind Yekutiel’s endorsement after a second on‑record sexual assault allegation was published on Oct. 1. Immediately afterward, members voted 20‑0 in favor of McCoy, with eight members abstaining.

Yekutiel had been the party’s favorite to win the race. The allegations stem from a June claim by political organizer Brad Chapin that Yekutiel grabbed his testicles at a 2020 house party. A five‑week party investigation concluded the claim did not fall under the party’s sexual‑misconduct policy.

Chair Nancy Tung’s response

Party Chair Nancy Tung apologized for the earlier endorsement and for the party’s handling of the misconduct allegations. Critics, including some elected party members, have called for Tung’s resignation, but most party insiders publicly supported her remaining in the role.

During the meeting, Tung said, “It’s very difficult to get right, but I made a promise to Brad Chapin and I want to focus on the person most harmed by this policy and its failures.” She added that she and Chapin had agreed to continue improving the party’s policy for survivors and for political leaders.

Public comments and fallout

The meeting featured nearly two hours of charged public comments. Some speakers defended Tung, while others demanded her resignation. One party member, Gordon Mar, announced he was quitting the party effective immediately, calling the organization “an absolute embarrassment to those who uphold democratic values.”

Mar also accused the party of becoming a “protection racket for wealthy donors and political insiders.” Tung responded that if members do not want her to lead, she expects to be voted out in the future, but she remains committed to her chairmanship for now.

Next steps

With McCoy now the endorsed candidate, the party will focus on supporting his campaign for the District 8 supervisor seat. The meeting also highlighted ongoing concerns about how the party addresses sexual‑misconduct allegations and the need for clearer, survivor‑focused policies.

Original reporting: Mission Local — read the source article.