SF candidates face stricter regulations when using Chinese names on ballots
The change comes amid cultural appropriation concerns as candidates aim to appeal to the city's Chinese-speaking population for the elections
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SF candidates face stricter regulations when using Chinese names on ballots
In San Francisco, the tradition of political candidates adopting Chinese names for ballots is facing stricter regulations. Adhering to state law: Following an inquiry by Supervisor Connie Chan, the Department of Elections will adhere to a 2019 state law, which allows self-submitted Chinese names only if political candidates can prove they were born with them or have been using them for at least two years. How transliteration works: One example cited by The Standard is mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie, who has adopted the Chinese name 羅瑞德, which means "auspicious"...
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