Scott Wiener Wins Congressional Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi as San Francisco Approves Major Property Transfer and Transit Measures

Scott Wiener Triumphs in Race for California’s 11th Congressional District

SAN FRANCISCO, California — State Senator Scott Wiener secured victory on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the historic race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi representing California’s 11th Congressional District. Wiener’s campaign prevailed following a hard-fought contest against Board of Supervisors member Connie Chan, who formally conceded on Wednesday morning. Speaker Emerita Pelosi commended both candidates for an energetic race, pledging full cooperation during the upcoming congressional transition.

Wiener pledged to carry forward the San Francisco delegation's national influence, prioritizing federal funding for urban rail transit, clean energy infrastructure, reproductive healthcare protections, and affordable housing initiatives.

Voters Back Proposition J for Commercial Building Taxes and Proposition H for Muni Transit

Local election returns tallied by the San Francisco Department of Elections confirmed decisive victories for municipal fiscal measures. Voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition J, which eliminates the property transfer tax loophole on large commercial foreclosures, generating an estimated $150 million annually for general municipal services. Concurrently, Proposition H, a progressive parcel tax designed to stabilize the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) budget deficit, secured decisive voter backing to prevent transit service cutbacks.

Meanwhile, Proposition G, an initiative seeking to restore weekday automobile traffic across the coastal Great Highway, trailed by double digits, affirming community support for preserving the permanent oceanside recreational park.

Golden State Valkyries Celebrate Inaugural WNBA Championship with Downtown Waterfront Parade

The Embarcadero transformed into a sea of purple, black, and gold on Wednesday afternoon as tens of thousands of cheering fans lined the waterfront for the Golden State Valkyries' inaugural WNBA Championship victory parade. Beginning near the iconic Ferry Building and culminating in front of Chase Center, players, coaches, and Mayor Daniel Lurie celebrated the franchise’s historic milestone, spotlighting the remarkable growth of women’s professional sports across Northern California.