Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie ran as the "non-politician" who could hit reset at San Francisco City Hall. But even as a political newcomer, Lurie, scion of one of the city's elite old-money families, is far from an outsider.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has lost her reelection race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie. Incumbent San Francisco Mayor London Breed concedes the election to challenger Daniel Lurie during a news conference at City Hall on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in San Francisco. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

While Breed, the first Black woman mayor of San Francisco, was seen as among the most progressive leaders in the city's history, Lurie took a more moderate, centrist approach throughout his campaign. Having survived allegations of buying the race, Lurie will now look to implement a series of changes when he takes office on Jan. 6.

Elon Musk isn't the only tech titan making a push into politics. Sam Altman was chosen by San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie to co-chair his transition team.

San Francisco's mayor-elect, billionaire Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, is set to confront the city's persistent housing and homelessness crises as he prepares to take office. Lurie, who won the election with a platform centered on addressing crime,