San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is set to retire after nearly four decades in Congress.

First elected to the board in 2020, Chan represents District 1, covering the Richmond District, Sea Cliff, Presidio Terrace and other neighborhoods in the northwestern part of the city. Chan has also served as the chair of the Board of Supervisors Budget Committee since 2023.

The supervisor paid homage to Pelosi in a statement announcing her campaign.

"I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me and fought for the same values," Chan said. "Now I need to stand up to fight for other families who are under attack, who are worried about paying the bills and who need an advocate in Congress. I'm ready to figh

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