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Scott Wiener
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 11th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Scott Wiener is one of two Democrats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 11th District, against Connie Chan (D). It is a top-two race: the two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Scott Wiener’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Scott Wiener’s campaign has raised $5,808,855 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $611,039 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$5,561,994
- PACs and other committees$154,907
- Other$91,954
From donors who gave over $200: $4,123,607 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 85% from California, 15% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: California $3,495,293 (85%), New York $162,310 (4%), Massachusetts $100,800 (2%), District of Columbia $50,418 (1%), Washington $48,150 (1%). About 2,200 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H8CA11116 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$48,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Scott Wiener’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Scott Wiener (Democratic); Connie Chan (Democratic)
- Open seat: now held by Nancy Pelosi (D)
- Rating: Solid DOne party on the ballot
- California 11th District 2026: who’s running
- Every California race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in California
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 10, or dropped off by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in California
- Check your registration on California’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for California
Ballots already cast in California: 3,160,419 (mail ballots returned and in-person ballots cast, as of Oct 24; California Secretary of State): 28% of 2022 midterm turnout in California (11,146,620) · 14% of registered voters in California
About Scott Wiener
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Scott Wiener quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- California State Senator. · scottwiener.com (source for California State Senator.) (archived copy of the source for California State Senator.)
- Served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. · scottwiener.com (source for Served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.) (archived copy of the source for Served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.)
- Bachelor's degree from Duke University; law degree from Harvard Law School. · scottwiener.com (source for Bachelor's degree from Duke University; law degree from Harvard Law School.) (archived copy of the source for Bachelor's degree from Duke University; law degree from Harvard Law School.)
Endorsements
- Human Rights Campaign · metroweekly.com (source for the Human Rights Campaign endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Human Rights Campaign endorsement)
- Equality California · metroweekly.com (source for the Equality California endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Equality California endorsement)
- Equality PAC · metroweekly.com (source for the Equality PAC endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Equality PAC endorsement)
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · metroweekly.com (source for the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsement)
- California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus · metroweekly.com (source for the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “To me, the Israeli government has tried to destroy Gaza and to push Palestinians out and that qualifies as genocide.” January 11, 2026 · kqed.org (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at scottwiener.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), scottwiener.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “We need Medicare for All. And until we get there, Scott will tackle healthcare affordability in Congress just like he has in the Legislature” scottwiener.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Scott will fight to rebuild union power in America and make sure bold action on housing, climate, and public transit means good union jobs” scottwiener.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “In Congress, Scott will fight to protect our immigrant neighbors and ABOLISH ICE!!!” scottwiener.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Scott is a nationally renowned leader on housing, authoring California's most consequential streamlining laws resulting in the construction of tens of thousands of homes” scottwiener.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Scott Wiener has used:
Photo of Scott Wiener: California State Senate (photo of Scott Wiener), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Scott Wiener been backed by AIPAC?
No. Scott Wiener has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Scott Wiener had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.