California State Senator Eyes Pelosi’s House Seat

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2025 – California State Senator Scott Wiener, author of the state’s 2018 net neutrality law, formally launched his campaign Wednesday for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Wiener is running to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the former House Speaker and longtime San Francisco Democratic incumbent, who has not yet announced whether she will seek a 19th term.

Wiener's candidacy could elevate to Congress a policymaker engaged in regulating emerging technologies, including broadband, artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.