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flag California Sen. Scott Wiener launches bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi in 2026 special election.

flag California State Senator Scott Wiener has officially launched his campaign to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the state’s 11th congressional district, citing opposition to authoritarianism and a commitment to progressive values. flag The 55-year-old, a long-serving San Francisco lawmaker, is positioning himself as a successor to the 85-year-old former House Speaker, whose 2026 re-election plans remain uncertain. flag Wiener’s campaign highlights his legislative record on housing, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration policy, including a law banning immigration agents from wearing ski masks. flag His entry into the race comes amid growing speculation about Pelosi’s future and a competitive Democratic primary that includes progressive challenger Saikat Chakrabarti. flag The outcome hinges on the November 4 special election on Proposition 50, which could reshape district boundaries.

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