Shortly after being knocked out of the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress in the June 2 primary, centimillionaire and progressive activist Saikat Chakrabarti gathered campaign staffers for a bonfire on Ocean Beach. Attendees at the event said he talked about the idea of working to support former opponent… Continue reading
In a potential boon to San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan’s congressional campaign, centimillionaire Saikat Chakrabarti has endorsed her candidacy and is converting his campaign committee to support her against state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a Chakrabarti spokesperson said. Chakrabarti — who finished… Continue reading
by Io Yeh Gilman and Joe Rivano Barros June 13, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) Eliminated congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti is redirecting his campaign to canvas for Supervisor Connie Chan, according to an email obtained by Mission Local. “We are currently transitioning campaigning operations into a new entity that will continue field work in support of the… Continue reading
May 7, 2026 Corporate Dems in SF are starting to sound a lot like Republicans in Congress. Their message is clear: question the establishment, and you’re not welcome in the party. Well, sorry, but you don’t own this party. That’s why, tonight, we’re rallying with Hasan Piker and other candidates… Continue reading
Saikat Chakrabarti Streamed live on May 7, 2026 With the primary election right around the corner, we’re hosting a night of excitement and celebration as our city decides the representation we want at this turning point in history. Saikat will be joined by co-hosts Hasan Piker and former NY Representative… Continue reading
AOC’s former chief of staff wants to primary the Democratic establishment. The Intercept Briefing November 14 2025 (TheIntercept.com) Photos: Saikat Chakrabarti, Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Fair Share America It’s the end of an era. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who counts among her legacies in Congress successfully undercutting the push for Medicare… Continue reading
