GrowSF Endorsed Darshini Patel for District 8
The endorsement follows the withdrawal of Manny Yekutiel from the San Francisco supervisor race.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Remote Work
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GrowSF officially endorsed Darshini Patel for the District 8 supervisor seat on October 12, 2026. This move comes after candidate Manny Yekutiel withdrew from the race following sexual assault allegations.
Why it matters
GrowSF stated they support Patel for her outcome-driven approach to policy making while opposing rival Gary McCoy due to his past professional record. The endorsement arrived one day after the San Francisco Democratic Party announced their support for McCoy.
Darshini Patel has raised approximately $133,000 for her campaign, compared to $341,000 raised by opponent Gary McCoy. Additionally, an outside group has injected $230,000 into the race to support McCoy.
The players
Darshini Patel
She is a candidate for District 8 supervisor in San Francisco and serves on the board of HealthRight 360.
Manny Yekutiel
He was a candidate for the District 8 supervisor race before withdrawing due to sexual assault allegations.
Gary McCoy
He is a candidate for the District 8 supervisor seat who received an endorsement from the San Francisco Democratic Party.
GrowSF
This is an advocacy organization that participates in local San Francisco politics through endorsements and polling.
Brad Chapin
He is the individual who alleged that Manny Yekutiel sexually assaulted him in 2020.
The details
The endorsement was issued following internal polling by GrowSF that evaluated voter support after Yekutiel withdrew from the contest. The withdrawal was prompted by allegations from Brad Chapin, who claimed Yekutiel assaulted him in 2020.
Timeline
The alleged sexual assault by Manny Yekutiel occurred in 2020.
The San Francisco Democratic Party endorsed Gary McCoy on October 11, 2026.
GrowSF endorsed Darshini Patel on October 12, 2026.
Market Landscape
This endorsement marks a significant realignment in the District 8 race following the withdrawal of a major candidate. It underscores the intensifying competition as local political groups move to define the leadership trajectory for the upcoming term.
Voters in District 8 now face a revised field of candidates following the shift in endorsements and funding. Residents should monitor upcoming local debates to see how these campaign financials and organizational backing influence the candidates' platforms.
The takeaway
The District 8 race has been reshaped by the abrupt withdrawal of a candidate and the resulting scramble for organizational support. Residents can track further developments by reviewing the financial disclosures of the remaining candidates before the election.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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