San Francisco sheriff known for 'sanctuary city' defense loses re-election bid

The San Francisco sheriff who over the summer became embroiled in a national debate over "sanctuary city" policies on Tuesday lost his bid for re-election amid a host of local controversies.

Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, 54, was defeated by Vicki Hennessy, a former sheriff's official who had the endorsement of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and the sheriff deputies association. 

As of early Wednesday morning, Hennessy had received 62 percent of the vote to just 31 percent for Mirkarimi.  More

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