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Scott David Wiener (born May 11, 1970) is an American politician who is the U.S. representative-elect from California's 11th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, Wiener has served as a member of the California State Senate from the 11th district since 2016 and previously served as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from the 8th district from 2011 to 2016.
Raised in New Jersey, Wiener earned degrees from Duke University and Harvard Law School. He was an attorney and LGBTQ+ rights advocate in San Francisco before his election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. As a supervisor, Wiener chaired the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and represented San Francisco on the regional Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board. He was elected to the California State Senate in 2016.
Throughout his political career, Wiener has been known as a prominent advocate for various measures to facilitate more housing construction in California to alleviate the California housing shortage. As a state senator, he has authored several pieces of landmark legislation to increase housing supply in California.
Wiener was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, replacing retiring former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Upon taking office, he will become the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to represent San Francisco in Congress.
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