Wiener and Chan Will Face Off in House Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- San Francisco voters faced an open congressional race for the first time since 1987, debating who should succeed longtime representative Nancy Pelosi.
- The campaign featured contentious forums, negative attack ads, and significant financial backing from tech industry figures.
- State Senator Scott Wiener, known for his housing development initiatives and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, finished first in the primary and advanced to the November election.
- Wiener is seen as a moderate Democrat locally but has been labeled "radical left" by conservative media due to his progressive stances on transgender issues and legislation restricting ICE agents.