Dean Preston's loss to Bilal Mahmood underscores a significant rightward shift in San Francisco politics, as moderate candidates increasingly gain ground at the expense of progressives.
Preston's advocacy for progressive policies like rent control and higher landlord taxes often placed him at odds with tech billionaires and YIMBY advocates, highlighting the political divide.
Mahmood's campaign, backed by Silicon Valley funding, focused on cutting housing construction red tape and addressing the fentanyl crisis, appealing to a broad coalition of voters.
In his concession, Preston reflected on his commitment to fighting for underdogs, reiterating that while not every battle is won, the fight for progressive ideals will continue.
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