Manny Yekutiel Withdrew From District 8 Race
The candidate exited the contest following sexual assault allegations reported by the San Francisco Standard.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Elections
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Manny Yekutiel ended his bid for the District 8 supervisor seat after two sexual assault allegations surfaced. His departure reshapes the race for a seat representing neighborhoods including the Castro and Noe Valley.
Why it matters
The supervisor race has narrowed to a three-way contest between Gary McCoy, Michael Nguyen, and Darshini Patel. Residents will now decide which of the remaining candidates best aligns with their vision for the district.
Following the withdrawal of Manny Yekutiel, the District 8 supervisor race has shifted to a three-way contest. The allegations against Yekutiel include two distinct sexual assault reports.
The players
Manny Yekutiel
The former candidate for District 8 supervisor who withdrew from the election.
Gary McCoy
A candidate for District 8 supervisor and former aide to Scott Wiener and London Breed.
Nancy Pelosi
The former Speaker of the House who is actively campaigning for Gary McCoy.
Michael Nguyen
A current candidate in the three-way District 8 supervisor contest.
Darshini Patel
A current candidate in the three-way District 8 supervisor contest.
The details
Following the reports published by the San Francisco Standard, Yekutiel exited the campaign between September 30 and October 1. Gary McCoy, a former aide to Scott Wiener and London Breed who has 15 years of sobriety, has since consolidated support from over a dozen politicians. Nancy Pelosi joined McCoy in Dolores Heights on October 8 to canvass voters, citing his history with addiction recovery as a key qualification for the office.
Timeline
15 years ago Gary McCoy achieved sobriety.
September 30-October 1, 2026, Manny Yekutiel withdrew from the race.
October 5, 2026, Gary McCoy announced new political endorsements.
October 8, 2026, Nancy Pelosi canvassed with Gary McCoy.
Across the Bay
This race follows the political patterns established in the 2024 San Francisco District 8 supervisor election cycle. The recent shift underscores the ongoing reliance on high-profile endorsements to mobilize voters in local district contests.
Voters in District 8 will now see a shortened ballot with three choices instead of the previously expected field. Residents in Dolores Heights and surrounding areas may continue to see increased canvassing activity as the remaining candidates court Yekutiel's former supporters.
The takeaway
District 8 residents should monitor the final three-way debate to see how the candidates address the policy void left by the withdrawal. Watch for official mail-in ballot information to arrive soon as the November election date approaches.
Further reading
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