DA Boudin’s recall seen as a victory for businesses living in fear

Published June 8, 2022 12:00am ET



In the end, even San Francisco’s 91% Democratic voting bloc couldn’t save him.

Ushered into office two years ago on a promise to protect victims and hold police accountable for misconduct, District Attorney Chesa Boudin was ousted by 61% of the voters in a Tuesday recall election that was a referendum on violent crime.

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