1977 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election

[2] The election was a watershed moment in the history of the city, as extremely fierce electoral campaigns immediately sprung into action.

However, Milk's campaign utilized a populist fervor and highly artistic displays in order to advertise the cause, leading even the San Francisco Chronicle to endorse his candidacy.

Other successful candidates included Carol Ruth Silver (described by The New York Times as the first un-wed mother to win a seat on the Board), Gordon Lau (the first Asian American member) and Ella Hill Hutch (the first African American female member).

After both Harvey Milk and then-mayor George Moscone were assassinated by Dan White in 1978, the future of electoral districts was in doubt.

Harry Britt was selected by Mayor Feinstein to succeed Milk, and would hold a seat on the Board until 1993.