San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 8 · Nov 3, 2026
Darshini Patel
Candidate for Board of Supervisors District 8
Darshini Patel is running for San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Gary McCoy and Michael T. Nguyen.
Ballots begin arriving by mail; drop boxes and the City Hall Voting Center open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCommunity advocate; served on the Obama White House Domestic Policy Council and later built small business advocacy at a technology company.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Community Advocate
- Campaign website
- votedarshini.com
Where Darshini Patel stands: positions on the record
Housing2 sourced positions
Answer to Mission Local's weekly candidate questionnaire
Said yes, she would have voted for the Family Zoning Plan, while saying zoning alone won't unblock stalled homes.
“Yes, though I wouldn’t call it a victory.”
Own statementMission Local · Aug 12, 2026
Candidate's statement in the official Voter Information Pamphlet
Proposes a public housing pipeline tracker with enforceable timelines and a second affordable housing site in District 8.
“Attack the housing backlog with a public pipeline tracker”
Own statementSan Francisco Department of Elections
Public safety1 sourced position
Answer to Mission Local's weekly candidate questionnaire
Does not support the city's use of Flock cameras and would vote against renewing SFPD's contract when it expires in February 2027.
“SFPD’s $3.9 million contract expires in February 2027; I’d vote against renewal.”
Own statementMission Local · Aug 19, 2026
Homelessness and drugs2 sourced positions
Answer to Mission Local's weekly candidate questionnaire
Opposes arrests as a primary response to drug use; would arrest dealers and divert users to treatment.
“Arrest dealers. Divert users to treatment.”
Own statementMission Local · Sep 16, 2026
Answer to Mission Local's weekly candidate questionnaire
Would not restrict harm reduction services; would continue naloxone, sterile syringe access and safer-smoking supplies.
“I would continue naloxone, sterile syringe access, and safer-smoking supplies.”
Own statementMission Local · Sep 30, 2026
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