Wiener and Chan Secure Top Spots in Race for Nancy Pelosi's Congressional Seat
Wiener, Chan Advance In Race For Pelosi's Seat

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In San Francisco's 11th congressional district election, State Senator Scott Wiener leads with 41.26% of the votes, while Supervisor Connie Chan follows with 28.62%. Both Democrats will compete in the November general election to succeed retiring Representative Nancy Pelosi.
- 01Scott Wiener leads the preliminary results with 41.26% of the votes in the 11th congressional district election.
- 02Connie Chan follows with 28.62% of the votes, both advancing to the general election in November.
- 03Saikat Chakrabarti, a political advisor, received 14.84% of the votes, placing third.
- 04Nancy Pelosi, who has held the seat for nearly 40 years, announced her retirement in 2025 and endorsed Chan.
- 05Wiener has a history of advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and healthcare access, including the first law expanding HIV prevention medication access in the U.S.
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In the race for San Francisco's 11th congressional district, State Senator Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan have emerged as the leading candidates after all votes were counted. Wiener secured 41.26% of the votes, while Chan garnered 28.62%, setting the stage for a competitive general election in November. Third place went to Saikat Chakrabarti, who received 14.84% of the votes. This election follows the announcement of Representative Nancy Pelosi's retirement in 2025, a seat she has held for nearly four decades. Pelosi has publicly endorsed Chan, who has a two-decade-long career in San Francisco politics, representing neighborhoods such as the Inner Richmond and Lincoln Park. Wiener, an openly gay politician, is known for his advocacy of LGBTQIA+ rights and has previously passed significant legislation to improve healthcare access for marginalized communities. Both candidates are Democrats and are expected to focus on key issues as they prepare for the upcoming election.
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The election outcome will determine the future representation of San Francisco in Congress, impacting local policies and initiatives.
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