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Democrat Newsom Wins S.F. Mayor's Race Democrat Gavin Newsom narrowly defeats Green Party candidate Matt Gonzalez to become San Francisco's new mayor. Newsom, known for his tough stance on the homeless, ran with the support of outgoing Mayor Willie Brown, and with the financial backing of the city's downtown business establishment. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales.

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Democrat Gavin Newsom narrowly defeats Green Party candidate Matt Gonzalez to become San Francisco's new mayor. Newsom, known for his tough stance on the homeless, ran with the support of outgoing Mayor Willie Brown, and with the financial backing of the city's downtown business establishment. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales.