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Your D4 supervisor race is already San Francisco's silliest.

Your D4 supervisor race is already getting wild

Okay so, anyone paying attention to the District 4 Supervisor race knows it's always… a *thing*. But according to a city media release from Monday, April 27, 2026, it's already "shaping up to be San Francisco’s loudest and silliest race." And honestly, are we surprised? D4 covers a big chunk of the Sunset, out past 19th Avenue, all the way to Ocean Beach. It’s a mix of legacy families, new arrivals, and people who just want the 38-Geary to actually run on time.

What We Know

* **District 4 Focus:** This is the big takeaway. The City is flagging this particular race early.

* **Anticipation:** The release notes it's "as predicted," which tells you this isn't a shock to anyone who watches local politics.

* **The Stakes:** District 4 is traditionally a swing district, often deciding the balance of power on the Board of Supervisors.

It's still early days, fam, but if the City is already calling it the "loudest and silliest," grab your popcorn. We’re in for a ride. Expect to hear a lot more about who's running and what they're promising for the Outer Sunset.

That's the City, fam — fog, hills, and all.

Vivian Leung, MiTL Sports Desk, San Francisco.

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