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Christine Pelosi Launches California State Senate Bid, Not Her Mother’s House Seat

The decision ends speculation about a congressional bid, positioning her for Scott Wiener's seat if his run for Congress succeeds.

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) applauds during the ceremonial roll call on the second night of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. Next to Pelosi are her daughter, Christine Pelosi, and grandson, Liam Kenneally. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)
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Overview

  • Pelosi announced her campaign Monday in a 42-second video, saying she will run to represent San Francisco in the California State Senate.
  • She is targeting the seat held by Sen. Scott Wiener, whose term runs to 2028 but could open sooner if he wins Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat in 2026.
  • She emphasized priorities including consumer and women’s rights, support for gun violence survivors and immigrants, and a focus on AI, affordability, and the future of work.
  • Pelosi, 59, is an attorney and longtime Democratic Party activist who has not previously held elective office.
  • The move follows Nancy Pelosi’s announcement last week that she will not seek reelection, as local Democrats such as Assembly Member Matt Haney and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman signal interest in the state Senate race.