The nine candidates in this year’s mayoral race each bring different strengths and perspective to the table. In the interest of bringing the students closer to these candidates, [X]press writers and photographers followed the top eight candidates around their campaigns. The Matt Gonzalez campaign granted our staff the most access to its events, and the length and depth of his audio-visual profile reflects this. Other candidates, like Gavin Newsom, were not so receptive to our project. His profile is text- and photo-based.

On Monday, Oct. 27, [X]press also co-sponsored a mayoral forum with the Society of Professional Journalists, during which each of the nine candidates addressed SF State students and their questions.

Please take the time to view these candidate profiles by clicking on the "MEET THE MAYORS" button to the right. We hope that these profiles bring our readers closer to these interesting candidates and can help them to make informed decisions at the polls on election day, Nov. 4.