Overview
- The three Democratic contenders met at UC Law San Francisco for a moderated, livestreamed forum that gave voters their first side‑by‑side look.
- On core issues, all three backed Medicare for All, public power to challenge PG&E’s monopoly, expanding the Supreme Court, and impeaching Clarence Thomas and Donald Trump.
- In a lightning‑round question on Gaza, Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti signaled yes to Israel committing genocide, while Scott Wiener declined to give a yes or no and later outlined a more detailed position.
- Wiener stood alone in disagreeing that Proposition C has benefited San Francisco and should not be curtailed, reflecting his longstanding opposition to the 2018 homelessness business tax.
- Chakrabarti cast himself as a movement candidate seeking systemic change, Wiener emphasized coalition‑building and a legislative track record, and Chan highlighted local governance experience and a focus on working families, with each potentially representing a different milestone in representation if elected.