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Tech Millionaire Saikat Chakrabarti Enters Race to Replace Pelosi

11/22/2025

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Saikat Chakrabarti, a tech millionaire, announced his candidacy to succeed U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi.
Chakrabarti purchased a home in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in 2018, claiming it as his principal residence while living in San Francisco.
Chakrabarti said the filings were mistakes, as the home was for his parents.
Critics, including Scott Wiener, question his community involvement.
Chakrabarti has spent $720,000 on his campaign and is taking steps to correct property filings.

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Story summary

Saikat Chakrabarti, a tech millionaire, announced his candidacy to succeed U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi.
Chakrabarti purchased a home in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in 2018, claiming it as his principal residence while living in San Francisco.
Chakrabarti said the filings were mistakes, as the home was for his parents.
Critics, including Scott Wiener, question his community involvement.
Chakrabarti has spent $720,000 on his campaign and is taking steps to correct property filings.