Nancy Pelosi’s Daughter Christine Launches Political Career, Announces 2028 Run for California State Senate (Page 1 ) | November 15, 2025

Christine Pelosi, daughter of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has formally entered the political arena, announcing Monday that she will run for San Francisco’s state Senate seat in 2028.

The Democratic Party activist and attorney, known for her progressive positions, revealed her campaign plans in an interview with KQED-TV, framing her decision as a response to what she described as threats to Americans’ rights.

“Because our rights are under attack, because having just come out [of] Prop. 50, organizing around the state with working families and swing voters and swing districts and reaching out across every corner of San Francisco, I know how excited and enthused people are to participate — and at the same time, how concerned they are,” Pelosi said. “I believe that my experience as an attorney, author, advocate, wife and mom prepares me to be a representative for our community.” She also highlighted her extensive network of relationships across California as a key advantage in the campaign.

Pelosi’s announcement follows the passage of Proposition 50, a measure she actively campaigned for, which she cited as a motivating factor in her decision to seek office.

Speculation had long swirled around the younger Pelosi potentially pursuing her mother’s congressional seat. Last week, Nancy Pelosi confirmed she will not seek re-election after nearly 40 years in Congress, marking the end of an era in California politics and opening the door for the next generation of Pelosis to continue their public service.

Instead, Christine Pelosi emphasized that her political ambitions are centered on serving in the state Legislature.

A former San Francisco prosecutor, Christine Pelosi has long been active in California politics.

San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman has also announced plans to run for the same state Senate seat in 2028, KQED reported.

Pelosi lauded her mother as “the greatest speaker” and “most powerful representative” San Francisco has ever had. “Those are amazing stilettos that no one can fill,” she said. “I wish everybody luck in that race for Congress.”

Her campaign, she said, will focus on affordability, women’s rights, and what she describes as “power for the people.” On her campaign website, Pelosi highlighted her work addressing sexual harassment, gun control, and discrimination.

She also stressed the importance of retaining workers in San Francisco as the city faces rising costs. “AI is going to be a force for good or a force for ill,” Pelosi said. “We have to make sure that our … school teachers, that our firefighters, that our hospital workers, that our tech workers can afford to be part of the community.”

The state Senate seat Pelosi is pursuing will not officially open until 2028.