Scott Wiener Leads Primary, Chan and Chakrabarti Tie

State Senator Scott Wiener has advanced to the November general election in the race to succeed retiring Representative Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District. With a significant portion of votes counted, Wiener held a commanding lead, while San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and former tech executive Saikat Chakrabarti were locked in a close contest for the second spot on the ballot.

The primary marks the first truly competitive race for the San Francisco seat in nearly four decades, following Pelosi’s announcement last fall that she would not seek reelection. The district, which covers most of San Francisco, is considered safely Democratic. Eleven candidates, including eight Democrats, two Republicans, and one with no party preference, competed under California’s top-two primary system, where the two highest vote-getters advance regardless of party.

Wiener, who has represented San Francisco in the state Senate since 2016 and previously served on the city’s Board of Supervisors, campaigned on his legislative record. He has authored numerous bills on housing, climate change, and LGBTQ rights, and chairs the state Senate Budget Committee. He received the...