State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes

Key Points:

• State Sen. Scott Wiener will succeed Nancy Pelosi as San Francisco’s representative in Congress after San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan conceded the race, marking Wiener as the first out LGBTQ+ person to represent the city in the House.
• Wiener, a progressive lawmaker known for his work on housing, LGBTQ+ rights, and other policies, overcame Pelosi’s endorsement of Chan, signaling a rare political defeat for Pelosi in her home city as she ends her nearly 40-year career.
• Chan, backed by labor unions and major political figures including Pelosi, conceded after reviewing results, expressing gratitude for Pelosi’s support and congratulating Wiener on his victory.
• Wiener pledged to continue his progressive agenda in Congress, focusing on housing, universal health care, clean energy, public transit, immigrants’ rights, and AI regulation, emphasizing the need to fight effectively against the Trump administration.
• The race highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party, with Pelosi supporting Chan as part of her long-standing commitment to backing women in office, while Wiener’s supporters valued his legislative record and ability to deliver results.