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Scott Wiener

People gather at state Senator Scott Wiener’s election party at his campaign headquarters on election night, June 2, 2026. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

Scott Wiener advances in race to replace Pelosi

by Andrew Lapin June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

(JTA) — State Sen. Scott Wiener handily won his primary race to replace retiring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Congress on Tuesday, in a race that saw his relationships […]

State Sen. Scott Wiener speaks at a press conference on antisemitism held on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on June 20, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inLocal Voice

Scott Wiener said genocide. Here’s why Jewish voters should still support him.

Jan ReicherArthur Slepian by Jan Reicher and Arthur Slepian May 27, 2026May 27, 2026
(From left) Saikat Chakrabarti, S.F. District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan and Calif. state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-S.F.) during the San Francisco Independent Media Coalition’s congressional candidate forum at the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco, April 15, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPolitics

Facing local press in S.F., House candidates support synagogue security grants

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
Congressional debate
Posted inBay Area

Top three candidates for Pelosi’s seat differ on Iron Dome funding

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 3, 2026April 4, 2026
Adam Schiff in blue tie speaks in Senate next to image of Donald Trump
Posted inNews

CA Dems slam Trump for war against Iran without congressional approval

Jew,  Jewish,  J. The Jewish News of Northern California
Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
State Sen. Scott Wiener
Posted inLetters

Scott Wiener’s genocide declaration — protest and praise

by J. Readers February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
Marco Sermoneta, consul general of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, speaks in San Francisco at a Jan. 25 event ahead of  International Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inLocal Voice

Calling the Gaza war ‘genocide’ is a false, dangerous narrative

Marco Sermonetta by Marco Sermoneta February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
State Sen. Scott Wiener waves to the crowd during the San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Parade on June 29, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

After ‘genocide’ statement, will Wiener’s LGBTQ Jewish base still support him?

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss January 29, 2026January 29, 2026
State Sen. Scott Wiener has been co-chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus since 2023. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPolitics

Scott Wiener to step down as Jewish caucus co-chair after ‘genocide’ fallout

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss January 22, 2026January 22, 2026
State Sen. Scott Wiener speaks at a press conference on antisemitism held on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on June 20, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Wiener, in J. interview, elaborates on why he now calls Israel’s war a ‘genocide’

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

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