San Francisco supe Connie Chan announces run for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress - Local News Matters

San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan officially announced her candidacy for Congress, seeking to replace Nancy Pelosi, who will not run for reelection in 2026 after nearly four decades in Congress. Chan, who represents the Richmond District and serves as chair of the Board of Supervisors’ budget committee, highlighted her background as a first-generation immigrant from Hong Kong. In her candidacy video, she spoke about the struggles her family faced and her commitment to keeping doors open for families like hers. Chan emphasized the importance of local interests in the race, framing it as a battle between neighborhood needs and outside money. Other prominent candidates include State Sen.

Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabarti, who previously served as chief of staff for U. S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Chan has worked on increasing tenant protections and building affordable housing in San Francisco, addressing the city's growing affordability crisis.

The election is significant as it marks a potential shift in leadership for California’s 11th Congressional District. Former Mayor London Breed opted not to enter the race after consideration.