""My family escaped fascism in Europe," Wiener, 55, said in a video announcement. "I never thought the United States would slip into fascism like we're seeing today.""
""San Francisco has always been on the right side of history, standing up for civil rights and democracy even when it's hard," he continued, over pictures of Harvey Milk and an LGBTQ+ rights march."
""The world has changed," Wiener said to the site. "We've seen the rise of an authoritarian regime, in addition to all the other challenges we have as a nation around housing and health care." San Francisco needs "forward-looking leadership, and I've shown that I can deliver on these issues," he added."
Scott Wiener announced his candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing San Francisco, a heavily Democratic district long held by Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi has not confirmed whether she will run again. Wiener framed his campaign around defending democracy, combating authoritarianism, affordable housing, protecting the Constitution, supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families, and holding insurance companies accountable. Wiener referenced his family's escape from fascism in Europe and warned about current authoritarian trends. California's top-two primary system will advance the two highest vote-getters to the general election regardless of party alignment.
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