Welcome to our weekly “Meet the Candidates” series, in which we ask local candidates who have filed to run for office to respond to a question in 100 words or fewer. Answers will be published each week.
District 4 covers the area from 19th Avenue to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park to Lakeshore. It includes the Sunset, Parkside and Lakeshore neighborhoods.
Mission Local is hosting a free District 4 candidates forum on April 29 at the Ortega Branch library. RSVP here.
A month before ballots drop, voters in District 4 not only have to decide who to vote for as supervisor in June, but also who they want to represent them in Congress.
This week, we asked the District 4 candidates: Who do you support for California’s District 11 congressional seat? Why?
Everyone who gave an answer — three of the five candidates — said they support Connie Chan, the District 1 supervisor and the only Chinese American candidate in the race.
They cited her past record of advocating for the Chinese community, pushing amendments to the mayor’s upzoning plan, and her hard-fought victory in 2024 when she defeated challenger Marjan Philhour.
Two candidates, Alan Wong and David Lee, said they still haven’t decided on who to support yet, the same answer as when they were asked this question at a candidate forum a month ago.
Albert Chow
- Job: Owner of Great Wall Hardware, president of People of Parkside Sunset
- Age: 59
- Residency: Homeowner, living in District 4 since 1978
- Transportation: Driving and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley
- Languages: English, semi-fluent in Cantonese
I am supporting Connie Chan. Connie has the exact skills needed to fight for our San Francisco values and stand up to the Trump regime. She has been a champion for our city, especially on issues affecting the Chinese community and the Westside of San Francisco.
She has stood with us through many battles and works hard every day to deliver results for working people. I would be truly honored to have Connie Chan be the first Asian American woman to represent San Francisco in Congress.
Endorsed by: Chinese American Democratic Club, Retired SFPD Commander Richard Corriea, Retired SFPD Commander Peter Walsh, President of United Irish Cultural Center Liam Reidy
Natalie Gee
- Job: District 10 legislative aide
- Age: 40
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2021
- Transportation: Driving, walking and Muni
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English, Cantonese
I am supporting Connie Chan for Congress because she is a relentless fighter for working families. We share a deep commitment to making San Francisco affordable and our neighborhoods safe. As an Asian American woman, I am proud to have someone who understands my lived experience represent us in Washington.
Connie’s elections to the Board of Supervisors inspire me. Time and again, she has proven that by standing up for everyday San Franciscans and fighting for strong public services, you can beat back massive spending from conservatives and billionaires. That is exactly the fight we are facing in District 4 this year.
Endorsed by: California Working Families Party, San Francisco Labor Council, Former Mayor Art Agnos, Former Assemblymember Phil Ting, Assemblymember Matt Haney, Supervisor Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton, Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Gordon Mar, IFPTE 21, SEIU 1021, AFT 2121, San Francisco Tenants Union … read more here.
Jeremy Greco
- Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
- Age: 54
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
- Transportation: Driving and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English
No one can replace Nancy Pelosi — she’s a titan.
That said, I support Connie Chan for CA‑11. I don’t agree with her on everything — she opposes Sunset Dunes — but she’s focused on tenant protections, pushed amendments to the city’s upzoning plan to avoid demolition and displacement, and co‑sponsored tenant‑supportive measures like the “Union‑At‑Home” ordinance.
She has backed programs to help families and supported exploring a city public bank. GrowSF doesn’t support her — a plus in my book — and she doesn’t rubber-stamp the mayor’s agenda.
Endorsed by: San Francisco Green Party (ranked #2)
David Lee
- Job: Educator at Laney College and San Francisco State University
- Age: 57
- Residency: Homeowner, living in D4 since September 2025
- Transportation: Driving, biking, public transit and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College, master’s and doctorate degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English. Can understand Cantonese, Mandarin and Toishanese, but limited fluency.
This is a tough question, because none of the candidates excites me in this race. Two candidates I WILL NOT VOTE for are Scott Wiener and Marie Hurabiell.
Endorsed by: Retired judge Quentin Kopp, Lillian Sing, Julie Tang, Supervisor Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Sandra Lee Fewer, Sophie Maxwell, Former SFPD Commander Richard Corriea … read more here.
Alan Wong
- Job: Current District 4 Supervisor / Commander in California’s National Guard
- Age: 38
- Residency: Renter. Born and raised in District 4, and moved back to District 4 from Inner Sunset in October 2025
- Transportation: Driving, walking and public transit
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego; master’s degree from University of San Francisco
- Languages: English, Cantonese
I am still weighing my endorsement in this race. Nancy Pelosi leaves extraordinarily big shoes to fill, and I want to ensure our next member of Congress understands the unique needs of neighborhoods like the Sunset.
I want someone who will partner with my office and bring resources back to District 4 to support safe and clean streets, traffic and pedestrian safety, thriving merchant corridors and policies that make it affordable for families to thrive.
Just as important, the next representative must have the temperament and leadership to effectively represent the entire city of San Francisco in Washington.
Endorsed by: Mayor Daniel Lurie, GrowSF, San Francisco Democratic Party, San Francisco Police Officers Association, SF YIMBY, Former Mayor Willie Brown, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, San Francisco Firefighters Local 798, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Francisco … read more here.
Candidates are rotated alphabetically. Answers may be lightly edited for formatting, spelling, and grammar. Do you have questions you’d like to ask the candidates? Email junyao@missionlocal.com.
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Big and expensive shoes!