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Ocasio-Cortez Withholds Endorsement for Chakrabarti's Candidacy
4/18/2026
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- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to endorse Saikat Chakrabarti.
- Chakrabarti is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat in San Francisco.
- He has promoted his connection to Ocasio-Cortez and earned endorsements from drag performer Peaches Christ.
- Chakrabarti has wealth and a prior role in progressive politics, but his polarizing associations raise concerns.
- He faces state Sen. Scott Wiener and city Supervisor Connie Chan.
