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RandySF

(79,647 posts)
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 01:34 PM Thursday

CA-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, “I’m 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 Sanders’s political director for the state during his 2020 White House run.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5593214-pelosi-successors-house-seat/

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CA-11: Who's most likely to succeed Pelosi in the House? (Original Post) RandySF Thursday OP
I think right now Connie and Christine are my top 2 choices. chowder66 Thursday #1
I also support Connie. RandySF Thursday #2
Thanks for posting. chowder66 Thursday #3
Christine is also great RandySF Thursday #4
Agreed on all points so far! chowder66 Thursday #5

chowder66

(11,559 posts)
1. I think right now Connie and Christine are my top 2 choices.
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 05:57 PM
Thursday

I have more reading to do.

I wish Connie would have run for Governor.

chowder66

(11,559 posts)
3. Thanks for posting.
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 06:35 PM
Thursday

It kicks my butt into gear to do more research sooner rather than later.

RandySF

(79,647 posts)
4. Christine is also great
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 06:40 PM
Thursday

but it’s time for a fresh start. Scott is awesome with social issues but not great on development. Jane has become a perennial candidate.

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