{
  "id": 18294422,
  "title": "Wiener to hold Pelosi’s House seat after race in which both candidates attacked Israel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/wiener-to-hold-pelosis-house-seat-after-race-in-which-both-candidates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-913923"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scott Wiener secured a historic victory in the midterm race for the House seat vacated by Nancy Pelosi, representing the LGBTQ community for the first time in Congress. The San Francisco Democrat claimed 55.5% of the vote compared to 44.5% for his opponent, Supervisor Connie Chan. Wiener, a self-proclaimed \"lefty Jew,\" opposed offensive weapons sales to an Israeli government and supported defensive systems, while Chan advocated for a full arms embargo and Palestinian refugees' return to sovereign Israel. The campaign featured accusations against Israel for genocide, with both candidates engaging in heated exchanges. Wiener's pro-Israel stance faced backlash from Jewish institutions, leading to his expulsion from the state legislature's Jewish caucus. Despite the controversy, he secured support from J Street and received a $60,000 ad campaign from J Street Action Fund. Chan, endorsed by Pelosi, garnered backing from anti-Zionist Jewish groups and received Pelosi's endorsement despite her more radical stance.",
  "summary": "“I’m humbled to carry forward the powerful legacy of this seat,” Wiener wrote in a post on X/Twitter, paying homage to Pelosi’s work on behalf of San Francisco and during her time as House Speaker.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wiener wins House seat vacated by Pelosi",
    "Wiener supports Israel, Chan favors Palestinian refugees",
    "Wiener expelled from Jewish caucus over pro-Israel stance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/18294422.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "Vance distances himself from Israel, Jewish governor touts successes as 2028 presidential race begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/vance-distances-himself-from-israel-jewish-governor-touts-successes",
        "published": "2026-11-04T23:19:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Jewish Democrat Scott Wiener declares victory in race for Pelosi's seat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/jewish-democrat-scott-wiener-declares-victory-in-race-for-pelosis-seat",
        "published": "2026-11-05T08:43:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}