Wiener to hold Pelosi’s House seat after race in which both candidates attacked Israel
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Wiener to hold Pelosi’s House seat after race in which both candidates attacked Israel: Official reporting from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) confirms active developments in California. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.
“Wiener to hold Pelosi’s House seat after race in which both candidates attacked Israel: Official reporting from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) confirms active developments in California. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”
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According to reporting by Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), Victory marks first time Northern California will be represented by an openly LGBTQ member of Congress, he says. -- The post Wiener to hold Pelosi’s House seat after race in which both candidates attacked Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency .
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Victory marks first time Northern California will be represented by an openly LGBTQ member of Congress, he says.
Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener declared victory Wednesday in the midterm race against his Democratic rival to succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco since 1987.
As of Wednesday, The Associated Press reported that Wiener had 55.5% of the vote compared with 44.5% for his opponent, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, with 57% of ballots counted.
“I’m humbled to carry forward the powerful legacy of this seat,” Wiener wrote in a post on X in which he paid homage to Pelosi’s work on behalf of San Francisco and during her time as speaker of the House.
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