Mayor Daniel Lurie Approval Dips to 63-67 Percent
The mayor's standing among voters has dropped roughly 10 points from 2025 highs following a September rent emergency.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Remote Work
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As of October 2026, Mayor Daniel Lurie sees his job approval rating land between 63 and 67 percent across two recent polls. This marks a decrease of approximately 10 percentage points from his 2025 highs.
Why it matters
The shift in polling numbers follows a period of increased mayoral activity on charter reform and candidate endorsements, coupled with the September 2026 rent surge that has impacted tenants citywide. Whether this dip represents a long-term trend in voter sentiment or a short-term reaction to recent policy challenges remains to be seen.
Recent polling from the University of Southern California and David Binder Research places the mayor's approval between 63% and 67%, down roughly 10 percentage points from a 74% peak in Spring 2026. The extent to which these figures reflect a durable shift in public opinion is still unknown.
The players
Daniel Lurie
The Mayor of San Francisco currently navigating citywide charter reform and addressing housing affordability concerns.
The details
The October 2026 data shows distinct divides in voter support, with 63 percent of Democratic voters and 73 percent of Republican voters approving of the mayor's performance. Conversely, the USC survey identified that 31 percent of very liberal respondents strongly disapprove of the current administration. These figures represent a retrospective look at polling conducted by three different firms using diverse methodologies.
Timeline
July 2025: A San Francisco Chronicle poll recorded a 73 percent approval rating.
November 2025: David Binder Research reported 71 percent approval for the mayor.
Spring 2026: An approval rating of 74 percent was captured by a San Francisco Chronicle poll.
September 2026: The mayor declared a rent emergency.
October 2026: Two separate polls recorded approval between 63 and 67 percent.
Across the Bay
This polling data follows the city's 2026 mayoral declaration of a rent emergency, documenting how voter approval has fluctuated in the immediate aftermath of that policy action. It provides a benchmark for understanding how residents are responding to recent executive shifts in housing and charter reform.
Residents may notice more intense campaigning as the mayor prioritizes charter reform and endorsements to address shifting public sentiment. Tenants still feeling the effects of the September rent surge should monitor upcoming Board of Supervisors hearings for potential updates on housing policy.
The takeaway
Voters can track how these approval trends align with upcoming legislative sessions on charter reform. Watching for future polling data will clarify whether these numbers stabilize or continue to slide as the city addresses ongoing housing affordability issues.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mission Local.
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