SAN FRANCISCO - State Sen. Scott Wiener will reportedly run for the Congressional seat currently held by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi .

Will Wiener run?

The San Francisco Standard reported on Thursday that Wiener has told political allies that he plans to run in the 2026 race rather than letting Pelosi decide if she would continue to seek her position as the representative of the 11th congressional district – a seat she has held since 1987.

The Standard reports many in the know had expected Wiener to wait for Pelosi to make a decision in the coming weeks. Citing sources close to Wiener's camp, the news outlet said he is supposed to make a formal announcement some time next week.

Wiener had previously said he would only run for Congress if the former House speaker did not seek r

See Full Page