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Voters weigh fate of liberal San Francisco district attorney

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporters while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on today's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporter Deoin Joseph while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Rachel Marshall, director of communications for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, campaigns against Proposition H, an effort to recall Boudin, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) District Attorney Chesa Boudin embraces supporter Dayday Reynolds Priestly as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin walks back to his car while canvassing on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin waves at cars honking in support as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall vote on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, right, greets supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on Tuesday's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporters while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on today's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporter Deoin Joseph while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Rachel Marshall, director of communications for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, campaigns against Proposition H, an effort to recall Boudin, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) District Attorney Chesa Boudin embraces supporter Dayday Reynolds Priestly as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin walks back to his car while canvassing on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin waves at cars honking in support as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall vote on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, right, greets supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on Tuesday's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporters while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on today's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporter Deoin Joseph while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Rachel Marshall, director of communications for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, campaigns against Proposition H, an effort to recall Boudin, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) District Attorney Chesa Boudin embraces supporter Dayday Reynolds Priestly as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin walks back to his car while canvassing on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin waves at cars honking in support as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall vote on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, right, greets supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on Tuesday's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporters while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on today's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporter Deoin Joseph while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Rachel Marshall, director of communications for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, campaigns against Proposition H, an effort to recall Boudin, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) District Attorney Chesa Boudin embraces supporter Dayday Reynolds Priestly as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin walks back to his car while canvassing on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin waves at cars honking in support as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall vote on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, right, greets supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on Tuesday's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporters while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on today's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporter Deoin Joseph while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Rachel Marshall, director of communications for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, campaigns against Proposition H, an effort to recall Boudin, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) District Attorney Chesa Boudin embraces supporter Dayday Reynolds Priestly as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin walks back to his car while canvassing on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin waves at cars honking in support as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall vote on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, right, greets supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on Tuesday's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporters while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on today's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort, hugs supporter Deoin Joseph while campaigning on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Rachel Marshall, director of communications for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, campaigns against Proposition H, an effort to recall Boudin, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) District Attorney Chesa Boudin embraces supporter Dayday Reynolds Priestly as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin walks back to his car while canvassing on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin waves at cars honking in support as he canvasses on 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood ahead of the recall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin hands out fliers in the Mission ahead of the recall vote on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, right, greets supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses supporters Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco voted to recall progressive Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. Partial returns showed Boudin losing in what is expected to be a low turnout election. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is fighting a recall effort on Tuesday's ballot, campaigns on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. Recall proponents say Boudin's policies have made San Francisco less safe. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) District Attorney Chesa Boudin greets Rev. Jesse L. Jackson (left) at a breakfast in the Bayview ahead of Tuesday's recall on Monday, June 6, 2022 in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin raises his fist towards his supporters at a campaign fundraiser to vote "No on H" at Zeitgeist bar on Friday, June 3, 2022 in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin talks to volunteers Gail E. (Left) and Ymilul B. (Right) as he canvasses at the MUNI station in Cole Valley ahead Tuesday's recall on Monday, June 6, 2022, in San Francisco (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin makes his way to the MUNI station in Cole Valley as he prepares to canvass with supporters ahead Tuesday's recall on Monday, June 6, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin's adoptive parents Bill Ayers And Bernardine Dohrn (right) hold up signs in favor of their son outside the Glen Park BART station ahead Tuesday's recall on Monday, June 6, 2022, in San Francisco. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) District Attorney Chesa Boudin meets with people ahead of the recall in San Francisco on Monday June 6, 2022. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Voters weigh fate of liberal San Francisco district attorney