NewsMission LocalOctober 27, 2026San Francisco County
San Francisco Congressional Candidates Connie Chan and Scott Wiener Answer Whether to Stop New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
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Mission Local asked congressional candidates Connie Chan and Scott Wiener whether they would vote to stop federal approval of new fossil fuel infrastructure projects, such as pipelines and export terminals. Both candidates stated opposition to new fossil fuel projects and emphasized investments in clean energy. Election Day for the district is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
Read the full story at Mission LocalWhy It Matters
Voters in California's 11th Congressional District are weighing the environmental and energy policy positions of candidates Connie Chan and Scott Wiener ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 election, with both candidates proposing different legislative approaches to federal fossil fuel oversight and clean energy expansion.
Key Facts
- Mission Local surveyed congressional candidates Connie Chan and Scott Wiener on whether they would vote to stop federal approval of new fossil fuel infrastructure projects.
- CA-11 covers most of San Francisco, while certain southern neighborhoods are part of a neighboring district.
- Connie Chan stated she would vote yes, highlighted her past legislation banning oil extraction on San Francisco-owned land, and called for a Green New Deal, public clean power investments, and a data center moratorium.
- Scott Wiener stated he would presumptively oppose any proposals for new fossil fuel infrastructure and highlighted his work banning fracking in California and expanding clean energy generation.
- Connie Chan's endorsements include Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, Ro Khanna, and various labor unions and progressive organizations.
- Scott Wiener's endorsements include the California Democratic Party, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Sierra Club, and the California Environmental Voters.
- Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationSan Francisco Tenant’s Union“Endorser of Connie Chan”PersonScott Wiener“Congressional candidate for CA-11”OrganizationSierra Club“Endorser of Scott Wiener”OrganizationThe Lowell“High school newspaper”locationUnited States“Country referenced in federal policy context”OrganizationWorking Families Party“Endorser of Connie Chan”PersonAdam Schiff“U.S. Senator, endorser of Connie Chan”OrganizationSan Francisco YIMBY“Endorser of Scott Wiener”PersonNancy Pelosi“Speaker Emerita, endorser of Connie Chan”OrganizationThe Harvard Crimson“Student newspaper”OrganizationReport for America“Organization supporting journalists”OrganizationSan Francisco Bicycle Coalition“Endorser of Scott Wiener”OrganizationSEIU California“Endorser of Connie Chan”OrganizationNorth Coast States Carpenters Union“Endorser of Scott Wiener”OrganizationCalifornia Federation of Labor Unions“Endorser of Connie Chan”OrganizationMission Local“Local news publication conducting the survey”OrganizationSan Francisco Labor Council“Endorser of Connie Chan”OrganizationCalifornia Environmental Voters“Endorser of Scott Wiener”locationIran“Mentioned in Scott Wiener's response regarding conflicts”OrganizationSan Francisco Chronicle“Endorser of Scott Wiener”OrganizationGrow SF“Endorser of Scott Wiener”PersonDolores Huerta“Endorser of Scott Wiener”PersonConnie Chan“Congressional candidate for CA-11 and San Francisco Supervisor”locationSan Francisco“City and county largely represented by CA-11”OrganizationCalifornia Democratic Party“Endorser of Scott Wiener”PersonRo Khanna“Congressman, endorser of Connie Chan”