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Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener has declared victory in the midterm race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco since 1987. With 57% of ballots counted, Wiener leads with 55.5% of the vote compared to 44.5% for his opponent, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan. In a post on X, Wiener expressed his honor in carrying forward Pelosi's legacy, highlighting her work on AIDS and her time as House speaker. He emphasized his commitment to affordable housing, universal health care, and clean energy. Both candidates addressed Israel's actions in Gaza, with Chan advocating for a full arms embargo and the return of Palestinian refugees, while Wiener opposes offensive weapons sales but supports defensive systems. Wiener's stance on Israel has sparked backlash from major Jewish institutions and led to his removal from the state legislature's Jewish caucus leadership. Pelosi congratulated Wiener and offered her office's assistance for the transition.
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