Key Facts

• Nancy Pelosi has retired from representing California’s 11th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• The district covers San Francisco and is known for its strong progressive political views.
• The main candidates to replace Pelosi are State Senator Scott Wiener, San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan, and Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• California uses a nonpartisan primary system where all candidates appear on one ballot, and the top two vote-getters advance to the general election.
• Polls show Wiener leading with about 38-47% support, while Chan and Chakrabarti are close behind, fighting for second place.
• Prediction markets give Wiener a high chance of winning the primary, with Chan having a better chance than Chakrabarti for the second spot.
• Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan, praising her understanding of San Francisco’s values and communities.
• The district strongly supports Democrats, having voted overwhelmingly for the Democratic presidential candidate in 2024.