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Saikat Chakrabarti Launches Congressional Bid, Faces Backlash

3/23/2026

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Saikat Chakrabarti, a Silicon Valley millionaire, announced his bid to fill U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, receiving the endorsement of drag queen Peaches Christ.
The backlash questioned Chakrabarti's wealth and local political experience.
He faces Connie Chan and Scott Wiener in the upcoming midterms.
He previously served as U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff, resigning after a federal inquiry found no wrongdoing.

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Saikat Chakrabarti, a Silicon Valley millionaire, announced his bid to fill U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, receiving the endorsement of drag queen Peaches Christ.
The backlash questioned Chakrabarti's wealth and local political experience.
He faces Connie Chan and Scott Wiener in the upcoming midterms.
He previously served as U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff, resigning after a federal inquiry found no wrongdoing.