Gig economy investors try to bully S.F. D.A.

San Francisco District attorney Chesa Boudin is up against ultra-wealthy political donors, many who’ve made their fortunes in the tech industry, is pouring into the battle to unseat San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin as the dueling campaigns enter a critical stretch.

The recall group has a huge financial advantage, generating more than $2.7 million in donations, versus $1.05 million contributed to the two groups supporting Boudin. Boudin’s supporters said some donors plunging money into the recall effort were motivated by Boudin’s clashes with gig economy companies over worker classification issues.