The article was originally published on https://sfist.com/2025/10/17/scott-wiener-allegedly-plans-to-run-in-primary-for-sfs-congressional-seat-whether-pelosi-retires-or-not/As has long been known, state Senator Scott Wiener has political ambitions beyond the California legislature, and this week he's apparently making moves. Scott Wiener has been playing the long game when it comes to getting to DC, and politely waiting his turn to vie for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, which she has now held for nearly 40 years. It may be that, behind closed doors, the 85-year-old Pelosi has already told people that this will be her final term, and her retirement announcement could indeed be imminent. Now, as the SF Standard first reported Thursday, with Pelosi expected to make her announcement "in th
Scott Wiener Reportedly Plans to Run In Primary for SF's Congressional Seat, Whether Pelosi Retires or Not

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