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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCA-11: Who's most likely to succeed Pelosi in the House?
Connie Chan
One name to watch for is progressive Connie Chan, who has represented District 1 on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors since 2021 and chairs its Budget and Finance Committee.
Christine Pelosi
Christine Pelosi, a California Democratic National Committee member and the daughter of Nancy Pelosi, could also be a potential successor to her mother in the House.
Scott Wiener
California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) had already announced a challenge to Pelosi several weeks before her announcement, telling the Times in an interview last month, Im passionate about San Francisco having the best possible representation.
Saikat Chakrabarti
Saikat Chakrabarti, a former tech executive who served as chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), was one of the first Democrats to challenge the 85-year-old Pelosi, launching his congressional bid in February.
Jane Kim
One other name to watch for is Jane Kim, the California Director for the Working Families Party and a former San Francisco supervisor. She also served as the Sanderss political director for the state during his 2020 White House run.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5593214-pelosi-successors-house-seat/
chowder66
(11,559 posts)I have more reading to do.
I wish Connie would have run for Governor.
RandySF
(79,647 posts)chowder66
(11,559 posts)It kicks my butt into gear to do more research sooner rather than later.
RandySF
(79,647 posts)but its time for a fresh start. Scott is awesome with social issues but not great on development. Jane has become a perennial candidate.