This race is one of the most consequential San Francisco has seen in a generation. With Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi retiring after nearly four decades, this seat is open for the first time in the political lives of most San Francisco voters. SFWPC does not take lightly the responsibility of recommending who should carry the progressive, feminist legacy of this district to Washington. We considered all three major Democratic candidates carefully and respectfully.

Chan embodies SFWPC’s commitment to champion policies that advance intersectional feminism, racial justice, gender equity, and equitable systems and structures. She embodies these values not as talking points, but as a documented legislative record built in San Francisco. Since her election to the Board of Supervisors in 2020, she has raised awareness of hate crimes against Asian Americans, advocated for affordable housing, and strengthened tenants’ rights — all priorities we champion.

Her record on economic security for women is unmatched in this field. Chan has pushed for skilled and trained labor in all public works and affordable housing projects, passed legislation to strengthen the Union at Home program, co-sponsored eviction protections, restored funding for single-room occupancy residents, and secured living wages – with guaranteed cost-of-living adjustments – for in-home support service and healthcare workers. These are women’s issues. These are our issues.

In a City categorized by political “camps,” Chan’s demonstrated ability to collaborate across ideological lines is a welcome sign. As Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, Chan worked with Mayor Lurie to create a $400 million reserve to defend against Trump administration cuts to social services like Medi-Cal and Medicaid, secured $3.5 million in additional aid for immigration protections, and delivered $15 million for free summer camps for K-8 public school students – investments that disproportionately relieve burdens carried by women and families, and directly counter federal takeaways.

We understand that Connie has room to grow in terms of knowledge of federal policy in comparison to her competitors. However, her robust local record informs our trust in her judgment. If elected, Chan would become the first Asian American to represent San Francisco in Congress. In the era of Trump 2.0, that representation matters more than ever. We have also seen many women term out or retire from office only to be replaced by men. While many of these men are our allies, this trend is notable and alarming, particularly at the federal level, in an era where women’s rights are actively being eroded. We are strongly recommending our membership vote for Connie Chan.

SFWPC has deep respect for Senator Wiener and values the relationship we have built with him over many years. He has been a genuine ally on LGBTQ+ rights, has authored a significant amount of meaningful legislation, and spoken out on issues we care about, including holding people in public life accountable for violence against women. We do not make this recommendation lightly.

While his local and state record is unmatched in this race, we have concerns regarding our alignment on federal policy, particularly in regards to the genocide in Gaza.

Saikat Chakrabarti has been a welcome addition to this race, with genuine progressive priorities in recent months. We appreciate his willingness to engage with our community and his clear positioning on Gaza and economic justice. He is a compelling figure. Ultimately,  his lack of visibility and strong connections to this City at either the elected or advocate level compared to his competitors raises questions regarding his positioning in Congress in terms of the tech community from which he comes vs the needs of working people here now.

Source (https://sfwpc.org/pac-recommendations-for-june-2026-election/)

Ma brings with her decades of policy expertise and a track record of supporting women’s rights.  Starting her career in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Ma has been a California State Assemblymember, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the California Legislature, and a national leader in public finance. Throughout these roles, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing policies that protect and uplift women, notably championing legislation that ensures the safety of women and healthcare providers through the abortion clinic “bubble law.”

While this race has a number of qualified candidates and longtime allies to SFWPC, Ma stands apart as the most qualified and the most aligned. A founding member of SFWPC, Ma represents the values and leadership our organization continues to promote.

Source (https://sfwpc.org/pac-recommendations-for-june-2026-election/)

Her candidacy reflects a powerful and consistent alignment with our priorities around economic security, gender equity, and expanding access to opportunity for women, particularly through her focus on affordable housing, access to capital for women-owned businesses, and investments in care infrastructure. She brings significant experience in public service and leadership (both state and international), and has demonstrated a commitment to advancing women’s representation and integrating equity into public investment decisions.

Though Kounalakis brings strong leadership experience and a clear commitment to advancing equity through public investment, we note the transition from Lieutenant Governor to State Treasurer requires deeper direct engagement with bond markets and fiscal execution than her prior office has demanded — an area we expect her to develop quickly.

Source (https://sfwpc.org/pac-recommendations-for-june-2026-election/)

Kim’s platform is in direct alignment with our core mission, and she articulated a deep understanding of what is broken in California’s insurance landscape. Her policy proposals are concrete, consumer-centered, and timely. As climate change accelerates and other challenges impact the availability and affordability of car, renters’, and homeowners insurance across the state, California needs an Insurance Commissioner with the vision and will to implement innovative policies and advocate for consumers.

She has had a long relationship with SFWPC and has made herself available when we reached out about issues and concerns we had with her past platforming of a known abuser after his abuse was made public (https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/S-F-s-Jane-Kim-apologizes-for-bringing-man-16543560.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL3NmL2FydGljbGUvUy1GLXMtSmFuZS1LaW0tYXBvbG9naXplcy1mb3ItYnJpbmdpbmctbWFuLTE2NTQzNTYwLnBocA%3D%3D&time=MTc3NDQ2MjMzNjYxNg%3D%3D&rid=MTcwNzM4YmItZmQ3YS00M2FhLThjNGItZjdiMzg5N2NlODhk&sharecount=Mg%3D%3D). We have had productive dialogues, and she has demonstrated a public understanding of past harms, a willingness to engage with us to correct harmful behaviors and cultures that perpetuate abuse, and a commitment to uphold SFWPC’s standards for safety and equity in political spaces. That accountability and subsequent action matter to us. We look forward to working with her to advance our shared work and protect the economic interests of all San Franciscans and Californians.

Source (https://sfwpc.org/pac-recommendations-for-june-2026-election/)

Lieber is the current Chair of the BOE and a proven tax policy leader – her years in the Assembly give her the deep legislative experience this office requires. She brings that expertise with a clear commitment to ensuring vulnerable communities understand their rights as taxpayers and can access the tax benefits and credits they are entitled to. That combination of technical command and equity focus is exactly what we look for, and we are eager to see Lieber protect the economic interests of Californian women and families.

Source (https://sfwpc.org/pac-recommendations-for-june-2026-election/)