Jewish Senator Scott Wiener, who accused Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza and sparked controversy that led to his resignation from the Jewish caucus in the California House of Representatives, won the congressional race in San Francisco's 11th district. Wiener is openly gay and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ rights in the United States, and he will replace Nancy Pelosi, who is retiring after nearly 40 years in the House of Representatives. He defeated city council member Connie Chan, who received Pelosi's endorsement. Wiener supports halting the sale of offensive weapons to Israel but opposes severing ties between Israel and the United States. He received support from the liberal Jewish lobby J Street.