The Facts

At the California Democratic Party’s state convention, delegates endorsed state Sen. Scott Wiener in the open race to replace retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

Wiener is running against SF Supervisor Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti. The first big test is the June 2, 2026 primary, where candidates who finish first and second advance.

The Context

California uses a “top-two” primary for congressional races: everyone appears on one ballot, and only the top two vote-getters move on to November—regardless of party.

For SF, this contest is also a proxy fight over housing. Wiener has become a statewide symbol of pro-housing, pro-transit reform—and has been backed by groups like the Housing Action Coalition and SF YIMBY. Chan, by contrast, has generally opposed new housing which aligns her with the progressive bloc. Chakrabarti has indicated strong support for taxpayer funded housing.

The GrowSF Take

Voters should press every candidate in CA-11 to be explicit about how they’ll expand housing supply, ensure federal funding for transportation and infrastructure, cut federal red tape on green infrastructure (including homes!), and what other support the federal government can send to San Francisco.

Our congressional questionnaire is in candidates' hands now, and it focuses exclusively on San Francisco issues. We're excited to share all the answers when they're back.