California state senator Scott Wiener is expected to enter the race for San Francisco’s congressional seat long held by Nancy Pelosi, even as Pelosi, 85, has not said if she will seek a 21st term. The San Francisco Standard reported Wiener, 55, could announce in coming weeks; his camp declined comment. Pelosi’s office said she is focused on California’s Prop 50 to redraw districts and help Democrats. Wiener, a Harvard-trained lawmaker known for housing and LGBTQ+ legislation, has raised $1 million. Other Democrats, including Saikat Chakrabarti, have launched bids, calling for non‑establishment leadership.

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