US EditionScott Wiener Challenges Pelosi for Congressional Seat
State Senator Scott Wiener has raised over $1 million and aims to challenge longstanding leadership to bring progressive change to Congress.
- On Wednesday, State Senator Scott Wiener announced he will run for the congressional seat held by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, after parts of his decision leaked last week.
- Wiener accelerated his plans after progressive candidate Saikat Chakrabarti entered the race, and he has already raised $1 million through an exploratory committee.
- Citing his track record, Wiener emphasizes his legislative achievements on housing, health care, and LGBTQ+ rights, with bills like SB 79 signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week.
- The entry immediately creates a potentially crowded primary that includes Saikat Chakrabarti and Supervisor Connie Chan, with only two advancing on June 2, 2026 to face off on November 3, 2026.
- As part of a national trend, Democratic Party activists push for generational change as several older Democrats face retirements or primary pressure amid next year’s midterms.
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