Supervisor Connie Chan announces run for Congress

District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan has officially announced her candidacy for the congressional seat previously held by Nancy Pelosi. In her press release, Chan highlighted the struggles of San Francisco families with rising costs and criticized detrimental policies, vowing to amplify local voices in Washington. She is running against state senator Scott Wiener, who has raised over $1 million, and Saikat Chakrabarti, a former tech executive pledging to self-fund. Chan positions herself as a progressive alternative, emphasizing her identity as a working mom and her commitment to community issues over corporate interests. She has taken a firm stance against Wiener’s housing policies, advocating for genuine affordable housing solutions.

Chan has also received substantial backing from labor unions, which played a critical role in her previous supervisorial campaign. Pelosi endorsed Chan during her 2024 reelection campaign, although the former Speaker has yet to endorse any successor. Chan's background as an immigrant from Hong Kong and her work as a legislative aide adds depth to her candidacy.