The Candidates for Mayor of San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, CA (kalw) - The run-up to elect the mayor of San Francisco has been notable for its lack of drama. As an editorial in the San Francisco Chronicle opined last week, There is no doubt [Gavin Newsom] will win. Mayor Newsom's opponents can't compete with his political visibility and war chest. While this year's mayoral campaign might not give San Francisco a new mayor, it has given the 11 challengers a chance to share some fresh perspectives on what the city can and should be. © Copyright 2009, kalw