To: Interested Parties
From: Ben Tulchin and Corey O’Neil; Tulchin Research
October 18, 2019

▐ New Poll Finds Chesa Boudin in the Lead for San Francisco District Attorney
Tulchin Research recently conducted a survey of 400 likely November 2019 voters in San
Francisco to assess the state of the impending citywide election for District Attorney. Below we
lay out key findings from our survey.

Key Findings
With just over two weeks until election day, our most recent citywide survey finds Chesa Boudin
in the lead in the race for San Francisco District Attorney and well positioned to win. Specifically,
Boudin attracts more than one out of five votes (21%) and leads the field as the other three
candidates trail with Suzy Loftus at 18%, Nancy Tung at 11% and Leif Dautch at 10% and 40%
undecided.
San Francisco District Attorney Vote
As you may know, there will be an election this November to replace San Francisco District
Attorney George Gascón, who is retiring. If the election for District Attorney were held today,
for whom would you vote if the candidates were: (RANDOMIZE) Deputy Public Defender
Chesa Boudin, Legal Counsel Suzy Loftus, Deputy Attorney General Leif Dautch, or Deputy
District Attorney Nancy Tung?

Chesa Boudin
Suzy Loftus
Leif Dautch
Nancy Tung

21%
18%
10%
11%

Undecided

40%

Boudin’s support is diverse as he does well with Democrats and independents, men and women,
voters of all ethnicities, younger and older voters and attracts support from across the City. He
does especially well with progressives and voters under 40 and Boudin and his allies will be
well served in focusing on turning these groups out to vote.
Boudin’s success stems from his compelling message that is clearly resonating with the San
Francisco electorate, notably:
• Boudin will ensure our criminal justice system works for everyone, not just the wealthy and
well connected;
• Boudin believes we should stop using our jail as a mental health facility and ensure people
get treatment rather than jail time; and
• Boudin has stood up to Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrants by protecting immigrant
rights and keeping families together.

San Francisco • Chicago • Denver

 Tulchin Research Memo – San Francisco Citywide Survey Results

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In conclusion, Boudin has the lead thanks to attracting a diverse coalition and a compelling
message that is resonating throughout the City. If he can maintain a resource advantage over his
opponents, the he will be well positioned to become San Francisco’s next District Attorney.
Survey Methodology: From October 13-16, 2019, Tulchin Research conducted a survey among 400 likely
November 2019 election voters in San Francisco. The survey was conducted using live professional
interviewers calling both landlines and cell phones as well as collecting data online from voters drawn from
the voter file. The margin of error for the survey is +/- 4.89 percentage points.