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Connie Chan, progressive San Francisco lawmaker, enters race to succeed Pelosi

San Francisco supervisor, 47, highlighting work on affordability for working families in US House run

The Guardian - US

Former AOC staffer running for Pelosi’s seat promises to root out corruption – and Trump’s ballroom

Saikat Chakrabarti wants to turn Trump’s gilded ballroom into a museum on authoritarianism

The Guardian - US

Who are the contenders for Nancy Pelosi’s long-held San Francisco seat?

After nearly 40 years in the Congress, the former House speaker is stepping down, reigniting interest in the race

The Guardian - US

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‘Icon of American politics’: Democrats heap praise on retiring Nancy Pelosi

Former speaker, 85, hailed as a ‘legendary’ leader who helped usher in new generation of women in politics

The Guardian - US

Full List of Democrats Poised to Succeed Nancy Pelosi After Long-Time Congresswoman Announces Exit

With Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she will not seek re-election in 2026, the spotlight turns to who might succeed her in representing California's 11th Congressional District — one of the highest-profile Democratic seats in the country. Three Democrats are currently emerging as the front-runners: State Senator Scott Wiener, former congressional…

International Business Times

California Democrat to run for congressional seat held by Nancy Pelosi

Scott Wiener, the California state senator, will reportedly announce his candidacy in the coming weeks

The Guardian - US

Scoop: Dozens of Democratic House candidates won't commit to backing Hakeem Jeffries

"If there's a contingency of 10 to 12 of them and they're sticking together, I think it's going to really shake things up."

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‘A new political era’: fresh Democratic faces seek office to prevent their party from ‘sleepwalking into dystopia’

A new generation of Democrats is deeply unhappy with the entrenched political establishment. So they’re going to try to take it over

The Guardian - US

Battle of the exes: Former Hill staffers take on incumbents - Roll Call

Jake Rakov plans to challenge his onetime boss, and he’s not the only young candidate with Hill experience calling on Democrats to change.

Roll Call

Progressives get early jump on primaries

2026 primaries kick off early as both sides of the party look to undo 2024 disaster

Salon

Pelosi challenger wants "new" Dem Party

AOC's ex-chief of staff and co-founder of the Justice Democrats warns the GOP is "moving too fast" for Dems

Salon

AOC Ex-Staffer Announces Shock Decision to Run for Congress Against Nancy Pelosi: 'The Democratic Party Needs New Leadership'

A former top aide to AOC has announced he is running for Congress against Nancy Pelosi, arguing that the Democratic Party needs a new generation of leadership.

Latin Times

‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-Pelosi clashes

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down

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