Connie Chan and Scott Wiener to meet at congressional debate presented by S.F. Chronicle and KQED

Connie Chan and Scott Wiener to meet at congressional debate presented by S.F. Chronicle and KQED

Supervisor Chan and state Sen. Wiener will deliver their visions for the future as they vie for the seat being vacated by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi By Sarah Feldberg, Staff Writer July 29, 2026 Gift Article (SFChronicle.com) The San Francisco Chronicle and KQED will co-host a congressional debate on Oct. 1…. Continue reading

Pelosi communications director to join Connie Chan’s campaign

by Yujie ZhouJuly 27, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s communications director, Ian Krager, will be Supervisor Connie Chan’s congressional campaign’s communications director starting Aug. 1, according to Chan’s campaign. Political consultants say the move is yet another sign that Pelosi is putting her thumb on the scale for Chan. Pelosi… Continue reading

Nancy Pelosi’s Pick for Her SF House Seat Takes Anti-AIPAC Pledge

House candidate Connie Chan is backed by Pelosi, Adam Schiff, and now TrackAIPAC, signaling the growing influence of a politics skeptical of Israel. Jonah Valdez July 21 2026 (TheIntercept.com) Connie Chan, candidate for U.S. Congress, with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco on May 29, 2026. Photo: Jason Henry/Bloomberg… Continue reading

San Francisco Faces Special Election Frenzy in 2027

by Randy Shaw on June 15, 2026 (BeyondChron.org) The Upcoming Political Feast Are you are a San Francisco voter glad that the June campaigns are finally over? Enjoy the brief break. The November campaigns are already in high gear and the Wiener-Chan congressional race could trigger three hotly contested special elections in 2027…. Continue reading

Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan

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

Connie Chan moving on to the general election — and Pelosi’s endorsement — is nothing to celebrate

Connie Chan moving on to the general election — and Pelosi’s endorsement — is nothing to celebrate

Opinion//Open Forum By Matt Smith June 3, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article Congressional candidate Connie Chan and Rep. Nancy Pelosi attend a rally supporting Chan in San Francisco on Saturday. Pelosi has endorsed Chan to fill her seat representing San Francisco in the House.Benjamin Fanjoy/For the S.F. Chronicle During my 30 years as a… Continue reading

Wiener vs. Chan

Wiener vs. Chan

“Pelosi’s late endorsement of Chan appears to have achieved its immediate goal: helping secure her [Chan’s] place in the top two and preventing Chakrabarti from turning the race into a national proxy battle between Democratic establishment figures and the party’s progressive flank.” By Nadia Lopez June 3, 2026 (Axios.com) Left photo: Tayfun… Continue reading

Supes push back on state-mandated housing disaster

Supes push back on state-mandated housing disaster

Plus: An honest discussion about the cops and budget priorities. That’s The Agenda for Nov. 26 to Dec. 3 By TIM REDMOND NOVEMBER 26, 2023 (48hills.org) The mayor’s housing bill is back at the Board of Supes this week, with a potential state deadline that the administration of Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use to… Continue reading