"Chakrabarti has taken a page from Lurie's campaign: He now runs one of the largest paid canvasser operations in San Francisco history, with over 250 paid canvassers, including two dozen who speak Cantonese."
"Both Lurie and Chakrabarti kicked off their campaigns with low name recognition, and are largely free from the constraints of endorsements - unshackled by meeting the expectations of those who endorsed them."
"Chakrabarti's largely self-funded effort stands at $1.77 million as of Dec. 31, 2025, including $1.47 million of loans to himself."
Chakrabarti's campaign mirrors Lurie's successful strategies, emphasizing self-financing and a strong ground game with over 250 paid canvassers, including Cantonese speakers. Unlike other candidates, Chakrabarti and Lurie began with low name recognition and operate without endorsement constraints. Both candidates share a campaign headquarters and have similar funding approaches, with Chakrabarti's self-funding reaching $1.77 million. His campaign actively hires paid canvassers at competitive rates, targeting Asian voters and leveraging a robust outreach strategy to gain support.
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