2026 Elections · California

California's 11th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this California congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in California's 11th Congressional District in 2026?

Scott Wiener (Democratic) and Connie Chan (Democratic).

  • Scott WienerDemocratic✓ Verified
    $5.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Connie ChanDemocratic✓ Verified
    $2.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Scott Wiener supports building 8 million new homes to lower housing costs and advocates for fair tax policies to distribute AI-generated economic gains broadly 1. He also supports Medicare for All, capping insulin prices, mandating insurance coverage for mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs 34. Connie Chan supports empowering working families, reforming tax and budget systems, and fighting corporate monopolies to create fair economic opportunities 2. She also aims to lower the cost of health care, education, and child care for working families 5.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueScott WienerDemocraticConnie ChanDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Wiener supports building 8 million new homes to lower housing costs and advocates for fair tax policies to distribute AI-generated economic gains broadly.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Chan supports empowering working families, reforming tax and budget systems, and fighting corporate monopolies to create fair economic opportunities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Scott Wiener supports building 8 million new homes to lower housing costs and advocates for fair tax policies to distribute AI-generated economic gains broadly 1. Connie Chan supports empowering working families, reforming tax and budget systems, and fighting corporate monopolies to create fair economic opportunities 2.
Healthcare

Wiener supports Medicare for All and aims to make healthcare affordable by capping insulin prices, forcing insurance coverage for mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Wiener says voters want a new vision that includes single-payer health care.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Chan says she will work to lower the cost of health care, education and child care for working families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Scott Wiener supports Medicare for All and aims to make healthcare affordable by capping insulin prices, forcing insurance coverage for mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs 1. He also says voters want a new vision that includes single-payer health care 2. Connie Chan says she will work to lower the cost of health care, education, and child care for working families 3.
Immigration

Wiener says voters want new accountability measures for ICE.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Wiener supports compassionate and sensible public safety solutions, including conservatorship reform and closing loopholes that allow criminals to avoid accountability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

Wiener fights to protect reproductive freedom and ensure access to abortion and contraception, opposing political interference in personal healthcare decisions.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Wiener supports taxing companies benefiting from AI to fund social programs and ensure broad distribution of AI’s economic benefits.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Wiener champions 100% clean energy and corporate accountability for pollution, having passed laws requiring large corporations to disclose carbon emissions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Wiener says voters want a new vision that includes affordable clean energy.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Wiener advocates for a foreign policy rooted in peace and democracy, supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, condemns violence, and opposes offensive arms sales to Israel without peace commitment.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Chan opposes Trump's foreign policy, supports peaceful solutions, democratic ideals, human rights, restoring foreign aid, and strengthening alliances over military force.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Scott Wiener advocates for a foreign policy rooted in peace and democracy, supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, condemns violence, and opposes offensive arms sales to Israel without a peace commitment 1. Connie Chan opposes Trump's foreign policy, supports peaceful solutions, democratic ideals, human rights, restoring foreign aid, and strengthening alliances over military force 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Scott Wiener supports building 8 million new homes to lower housing costs and advocates for fair tax policies to distribute AI-generated economic gains broadly. Connie Chan supports empowering working families, reforming tax and budget systems, and fighting corporate monopolies to create fair economic opportunities.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Scott Wiener supports Medicare for All and aims to make healthcare affordable by capping insulin prices, forcing insurance coverage for mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs. He also says voters want a new vision that includes single-payer health care. Connie Chan says she will work to lower the cost of health care, education, and child care for working families.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Scott Wiener advocates for a foreign policy rooted in peace and democracy, supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, condemns violence, and opposes offensive arms sales to Israel without a peace commitment. Connie Chan opposes Trump's foreign policy, supports peaceful solutions, democratic ideals, human rights, restoring foreign aid, and strengthening alliances over military force.