San Francisco, CA – Marie Hurabiell, a self-described "common-sense Democrat," has launched her campaign for California's 11th Congressional District, aiming to succeed retiring House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Hurabiell's campaign emphasizes pragmatic solutions and accountability, positioning herself against what she terms "failed radical ideologies." She directly appealed to voters on social media, stating, "> That's why I'm running - I don't want this guy in Congress - check me out and please help me beat him."
Hurabiell, a multi-generation San Franciscan and attorney, brings a unique background to the race. She was a registered Republican until 2022 and was appointed to the Presidio Trust Board of Directors by former President Trump in 2018. Her political activism includes leading recall efforts against former District Attorney Chesa Boudin and members of the Board of Education, and she founded ConnectedSF, an organization focused on pragmatic solutions.
The race for California's 11th District is expected to be highly competitive, marking the first open congressional primary in San Francisco in decades. Hurabiell faces several rivals, including Supervisor Connie Chan and tech founder Saikat Chakrabarti, who previously served as campaign manager for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Hurabiell aims to appeal to centrist and right-leaning voters in the Democratic-leaning district.
Her platform focuses on affordability, public safety, and supporting small businesses. Hurabiell advocates for congressional members to be subject to the same healthcare coverage they impose on Americans, and supports banning stock trading for members of Congress. She presents herself as a "pragmatic bridge-builder" committed to carrying "Nancy Pelosi’s iconic legacy into the future" by focusing on results over ideological extremes.
Hurabiell earned her Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Her professional experience includes a federal judicial clerkship, work at a leading law firm, and senior executive roles in media and technology companies. She seeks to bring this experience to Congress to address issues facing San Francisco and the nation.
