San Francisco voters are continuing to embrace the political center, signaling a shift in the city’s policies. According to a recent report from Politico, Mayor Daniel Lurie and his moderate allies have successfully constructed a powerful centrist political apparatus that is resonating with residents weary of the city’s ‘pandemic-era decline.’ A key piece of the effort to advance Lurie’s political and policy agenda is Believe in SF, a nonprofit advocacy group that has quietly established itself as one of the most deep-pocketed forces in San Francisco.

Moderate Campaign Spending

Central to this shift is a massive influx of moderate campaign spending aimed at locking progressives out of power. Groups like Neighbors for a Better San Francisco—a business- and tech-backed advocacy organization—have poured millions of dollars into local contests to keep the city on a centrist course. The moderate streak has consolidated Lurie’s grip on local governance. Recent polling data from the San Francisco Chronicle reveals he enjoys a 74% approval rating, driven by voter optimism over downtown revitalization and cleaner neighborhoods.

Lurie, a moderate Democrat, was elected in 2024 after soundly defeating incumbent London Breed. His victory capped off a multi-year voter revolt against lenient policies on crime, retail theft, drug markets, and homelessness that critics argue caused a severe quality-of-life crisis.

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