In June’s primary election, District 4 voters will have the opportunity to vote for a supervisor to complete the remainder of Joel Engardio’s term.
Candidates’ Corner: Meet the Front-Runners
This month, westside voters will receive their ballots for the June 2 primary election. One of the most notable items on the ballot is the congressional race. These four candidates will go head to head in attempts of securing Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s D-11 seat in the House of Representatives.
Congressional Candidates Go Head to Head at SFIMC Debate
The San Francisco Independent Media Coalition (SFIMC) hosted a congressional forum on April 15 at the United Irish Cultural Center. The event brought together the three leading candidates seeking to replace former Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District.
Chan, Mandelman and Other Politicians Arrested at May Day Rally
On May Day 2026, hundreds of people marched with union members at the San Francisco International Airport, who are currently in contract negotiations hoping for better pay. According to media reports the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) says 25 people were arrested, including District 1 Supervisor and U.S. Congressional candidate Connie Chan, California State Senator Josh Becker, San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman and a former San Francisco Supervisor, Jane Kim, who is now running for California’s Insurance Commissioner.
Invitation to Congressional Candidates’ Forum April 15
Hear directly from candidates Saikat Chakrabarti, Connie Chan and Scott Wiener. Hosted by the San Francisco Independent Media Coalition
Two Longtime Sunset Residents Throw Hats Into D-4 Supervisorial Race
Candidates rounding out the race for District 4 supervisor, small business owner Albert Chow and local school coordinator Jeremy Greco are both longtime Sunset neighborhood residents.
Educator David Lee In the Running to Become Next District 4 Supervisor
David Lee, an educator and the 20-year executive director of the Chinese American Voters Education Committee who unsuccessfully ran against then-Supervisor Catherine Stefani for State Assembly from District 19 in 2024, is among those who have tossed their hat into the ring to represent the Outer Sunset as District 4 supervisor.
Mayor Lurie Appoints Alan Wong to D-4 Supervisor Seat
At his swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 1, newly appointed San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong said he will wait to hear from community stakeholders before committing to a policy decision on the future of the Upper Great Highway.
Supervisor Chan Announces Bid for Congress
Westside voters may soon determine the composition of the United States House of Representatives – or, at least, one 435th of it.
Walton Aide Natalie Gee Registers to Run for District 4 Supervisor in 2026 Election
At least one Sunset resident is not waiting for Mayor Daniel Lurie to select a replacement for recalled District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio.
West Portal Student Creates Tool for Youth to Access Political Info.
West Portal high schooler Katelyn Lee is working on making local politics, news and events accessible to San Francisco’s youth via a new website. The District 7 resident is the founder of PoliLink, a website dedicated to gathering important news related to San Francisco politics.
Chakrabarti Courts Westside Voters to Take Pelosi’s House Seat
Saikat (pronounced Shoy-kaht) Chakrabarti, the 39-year-old, former Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders staffer, is housing his congressional campaign efforts on the west side, which he describes as a microcosm of San Francisco, and of the nation.
Sunset Voters Recall D4 Supervisor Joel Engardio
On Sept. 16, District 4 voters in the Sunset District decided they wanted to change who represents them at City Hall. With about a year left in his term, Supervisor Joel Engardio was recalled in a citizens’ revolt primarily over his support of the closure of the Upper Great Highway to vehicle traffic and the creation of the new Sunset Dunes park on the site.
Embattled Engardio Relying on Power of Persuasion to Dodge Recall Effort
Before becoming the first person to oust a previously elected city supervisor in the generation since district elections were introduced in San Francisco, Engardio unsuccessfully ran for the board three times.
Will He Stay Or Will He Go? Fate of Engardio Forthcoming
District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio became in 2022 the first person to oust a previously elected city supervisor since district elections to the board were reintroduced a generation ago. At a meeting last year, he was at SF Hole in the Wall Pizza on Irving Street near 19th Avenue defending his role in putting the closure of the Upper Great Highway on the November 2024 citywide ballot as Proposition K.
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