Chakrabarti gains Omar endorsement as San Francisco congressional race tightens

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (MNTV) – Saikat Chakrabarti has secured the endorsement of Representative Ilhan Omar, marking the second member of The Squad to publicly support his congressional bid in San Francisco. The endorsement comes less than two weeks before the primary election, as the race enters its final phase.

Campaign finance disclosures released overnight show significant spending across both city and congressional contests, with millions of dollars flowing through candidate committees and political action groups. Chakrabarti, a former senior aide to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has yet to receive her endorsement, though he continues to gain backing from aligned progressive figures.

The campaign has become increasingly competitive and heavily funded, with Chakrabarti reportedly contributing $10 million of his own resources to his congressional effort. Outside groups have also intensified spending, particularly in support of mayoral-aligned candidates competing for seats on the Board of Supervisors.

Aggressive messaging has shaped the campaign environment. Mailers distributed across the city have focused on sharply contrasting narratives between candidates. One widely circulated piece targeting Chakrabarti highlights his past residential ties to Maryland and questions his voting record in San Francisco, framing him as disconnected from the city electorate. Chakrabarti has stated that his Maryland property was intended for family use.

In response, Chakrabarti’s campaign has issued its own mailers criticizing incumbent State Senator Scott Wiener, focusing on corporate donations received over his political career. The materials emphasize Chakrabarti’s pledge to reject corporate funding entirely.

Separately, the campaign surrounding Proposition D, a proposed business tax increase backed by labor groups and opposed by business interests, has generated competing advertising efforts. Opponents warn of negative economic impacts on recovery and growth, while supporters argue it would strengthen public services and support small businesses without increasing general tax burdens.

With 11 days remaining before the election, the race is defined by high spending, targeted endorsements, and escalating information campaigns aimed at shaping voter perception in a tightly contested environment.