San Francisco will have a new congressperson for the first time in 40 years

Nancy Pelosi Held This Seat for 39 Years. Who Will Win It This Year?

A progressive Democrat in San Francisco who has championed pro-transgender legislation in California is leading the primary race to fill the House seat long held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who is retiring. State Sen. Scott Wiener, described by The New York Times as a “moderate state senator,” has dominated every poll as of May 28. Trailing Wiener in the lead-up to primary election day on June 2 are three other Democrats: Saikat Chakrabarti…

San Francisco will have a new congressperson for the first time in 40 years

As Nancy Pelosi chooses not to run for reelection, voters will select a new face to represent them on the national level.