Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in

Will the only congressional district entirely within the City of San Francisco go from power player to policy wonk? That will be the case if State Senator Scott Wiener–perhaps the most effective legislator of the past generation on reshaping the state’s housing policy–has his way.

Saikat Chakrabarti, 39, a software engineer and co-founder of the progressive organization Justice Democrats and president of New Consensus, announced his run against Pelosi in February. He has had a successful behind-the-scenes political campaign career, as well as in software engineering. He is a Harvard University graduate.

The 85-year-old Democratic leader didn't say why she isn't running for reelection. It comes as one lawmaker recently announced his bid for her seat.

San Francisco State Sen. Scott Wiener said he does not regret the timing of his announced run for Congress, which came two weeks before the woman who currently has the seat, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi,

Before first taking Congressional office in 1988, the then-47-year-old freshman and her hubby, venture capitalist Paul Pelosi, reported between $610,000 and $785,000 in stocks in their portfolio, according to a copy of her "hand delivered" 1987 financial disclosure form.

Nancy and Paul Pelosi wed in 1963 and share five children. Here's everything to know about Nancy Pelosi's husband.

As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.