California State Sen. Scott Wiener (D) has announced his candidacy for the San Francisco congressional seat held by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi announced her retirement from Congress after decades serving in the district.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in

Saikat Chakrabarti, 39, a software engineer and co-founder of the progressive organization Justice Democrats and president of New Consensus, announced his run against Pelosi in February. He has had a successful behind-the-scenes political campaign career, as well as in software engineering. He is a Harvard University graduate.

On California Politics 360 this week, the aftershocks of Proposition 50.

The 85-year-old Democratic leader didn't say why she isn't running for reelection. It comes as one lawmaker recently announced his bid for her seat.

"Nancy Pelosi has inspired generations. Her courage and conviction to San Francisco, California, and our nation has set the standard for what public service should be. Her impact on this nation is unmatched.

Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, Christine, is widely rumored to be contemplating a run for her mother’s San Francisco-based seat and would likely be a top contender if she were to jump into