District 10 Campaign Fundraising Totals Shifted
San Francisco supervisor candidates face growing financial gaps as November elections approach.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy
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District 10 supervisor candidate DJ Brookter held a campaign fundraiser at Il Pirata in Potrero Hill on September 24, 2026. This move comes as candidates compete for funding ahead of the November 2026 election in San Francisco.
Why it matters
Fundraising disparities influence campaign visibility and resource deployment in the District 10 race. The race is marked by significant differences in both individual campaign contributions and independent expenditure support.
As of September 25, 2026, Brookter reported $145,000 in fundraising, while rivals Ellington and Eppler reported $488,000 and $159,000 respectively. A pro-Ellington PAC also received a $500,000 donation from Chris Larsen to boost campaign spending.
The players
DJ Brookter
District 10 supervisor candidate and CEO of Young Community Developers, a nonprofit focused on urban housing development.
Theo Ellington
District 10 supervisor candidate seeking office in the upcoming San Francisco municipal election.
Chris Larsen
Investor and major donor who contributed $500,000 to an independent political action committee supporting Theo Ellington.
Shamann Walton
Local political figure who hosted the fundraising event for the Brookter campaign in Potrero Hill.
The details
Candidates in the San Francisco District 10 supervisor race are leveraging local events and donor networks to scale their operations. Brookter, who has served as CEO of Young Community Developers since 2019, focused his recent event on gathering supporters in Potrero Hill. The nonprofit organization Brookter leads has developed over 200 below-market-rate housing units over the last decade, grounding his platform in local development experience.
Timeline
DJ Brookter moved to San Francisco in 2014.
Brookter became CEO of Young Community Developers in 2019.
The fundraiser occurred on September 24, 2026.
Fundraising totals were calculated as of September 25, 2026.
The District 10 supervisor election occurs in November 2026.
Market Landscape
The District 10 race operates within the constraints of the San Francisco Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance, which shapes how candidates and independent PACs deploy capital. Recent donation patterns mirror established trends in city municipal elections where outside funding plays a significant role.
Operators and local stakeholders should track candidate fundraising leads as a signal of platform viability and potential political alignment. Monitoring independent PAC contributions provides insight into the interest groups exerting influence on the district's future development and housing agenda.
The takeaway
Campaign fundraising totals serve as a key industry signal for the relative momentum of supervisor candidates in District 10. Owners should monitor upcoming public financial disclosures to assess how these funds impact the broader policy outlook for local business development.
Further reading
For context on how non-profits and civic leaders engage with city funding, visit Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mission Local.
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