Press Mentions

Former AOC staffer running for Pelosi’s seat promises to root out corruption – and Trump’s ballroom - The Guardian

Saikat Chakrabarti wants to turn Trump’s gilded ballroom into a museum on authoritarianism

Saikat Chakrabarti’s Plan for the Political Revolution - The Intercept

“My goal, honestly, is to replace a huge part of the Democrat establishment,” says AOC’s former chief of staff, who is running for Nancy Pelosi’s open seat.

Meet the Multimillionaire Leftist Primarying Nancy Pelosi - Mehdi Hasan

AOC’s former chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti tells Mehdi why he’s primarying the ex-house speaker – and Gaza is one of his top issues.

The Totally Outlandish, Dead Serious Campaign to Defeat Nancy Pelosi and Transform the Democratic Party - Politico

CNN Cuts Off Pelosi Primary Challenger's Discussion of NSPM-7 - Common Dreams

Saikat Chakrabarti, the progressive organizer who is challenging US Rep. Nancy Pelosi for the House seat she has held since 1987, was met with stone-faced stares and laughter on CNN when he spoke during a panel discussion Monday about the Trump administration national security memo that one journalist said amounts to a “declaration of war” on the president’s political opponents.

Former AOC adviser: ‘Petty rules make no sense in an authoritarian takeover!’ - Prospect

As the Democratic party faces its lowest favourability ratings on record, one man wants to completely change its brand. This week, Prospect’s Ben Clark speaks to Saikat Chakrabarti, progressive political adviser and former chief of staff to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is now running for Congress himself.

Next wave of Squad-style progressive Democrats emerge across America - Fox News

Galvanized by President Donald Trump’s sweeping second-term agenda, a new generation of progressive Democrats is working to redefine the party's future.

Saikat Chakrabarti is coming for the Democratic establishment

AOC's former campaign manager is ready to take on Nancy Pelosi

Triple Sabotage at UN | Gov. Shutdown Looms | Comey's Indictment | Ft. Guest: Saikat Chakrabarti - Alien Super Show

Dem Congressional Candidate in San Francisco (aka Pelosi's primary challenger), Saikat Chakrabarti, joins the aliens in probing this week of news!

Chakrabarti polls better than veteran democrat Pelosi

Learn why political newcomer Chakrabarti is gaining popularity and outperforming veteran democrat Pelosi in the polls. Stay informed on the latest political trends and developments.

The Climate Pod: Is A New Green New Deal Possible? (w/ Saikat Chakrabarti and Zack Exley)

Joining us is Saikat Chakrabarti, co-founder and president of New Consensus and candidate for Congress in the Democratic primary against Nancy Pelosi. Previously, he worked on the 2016 Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, co-founded Justice Democrats, and was the campaign manager and then Chief of Staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez where he led the effort to draft and release the Green New Deal.

LIVE: Dem FLIPS SCRIPT as SHOCK POLL Rocks DC | The Weekend Show - Meidas Touch

Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti joins Anthony Davis to discuss strategy for returning Democrats to majority government, reconnect with voters and fill the leadership vacuum needed to counter Trumpism

Saikat Chakrabarti on why he's running against Nancy Pelosi & the 'appetite for change' in the Democratic party

Former House Speaker and longtime Rep. Nancy Pelosi is facing a primary challenge from Saikat Chakrabarti, who worked on Sen. Bernie Sanders's 2016 presidential campaign and managed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 2018 congressional campaign. Chakrabarti joins The Weekend: Primetime to talk about why he's running for Pelosi's seat and how the "appetite for change right now in the Democratic party... completely dwarfs what I saw in 2018."

Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti believes he can beat Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco - Daily Kos

Half in Pelosi district say they supported her but ‘time for a change’: Poll

At least half of survey respondents say they supported Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in the past but think it's time for new representation in California's 11th Congressional District, according to a poll released Thursday.

Dems unleash House primary challenges in war on gerontocracy

Saikat Chakrabarti, a former campaign aide and staffer to Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, said in an interview that Democrats like Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco since 1987, had failed to adapt to the Trump era.

Centrists dominate City Hall. The left smells blood in the water

Progressives are working to regain political turf from moderates, hoping Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump, and the Joel Engardio recall provide a jolt of energy.

Another Bay Area House member is getting an intraparty challenge

In San Francisco, Saikat Chakrabarti, 39, a wealthy software engineer and political activist, is challenging Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, 85, for Congress in 2026. He was a top campaign aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez when she was a 29-year-old New York bartender who defeated Joe Crowley, a 10-term incumbent and member of the Democratic House leadership. He later served as Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff.

Meet The Democratic Insurgents Fighting To Save Their Party

Three upstart candidates have bold plans to win back working-class voters and fix the Democratic Party.

Democrats worry they’re getting too old for office

The debate over aging members of Congress is flaring as Democrats confront a series of health crises, retirements, and looming primary challenges that

‘A new political era’: fresh Democratic faces seek office to prevent their party from ‘sleepwalking into dystopia’ | Democrats | The Guardian

A new generation of Democrats is deeply unhappy with the entrenched political establishment. So they're going to try to take it over

Saikat Chakrabarti builds campaign to challenge Nancy Pelosi | Politics | sfexaminer.com

Pelosi's primary challenger calls SF "canary in the coal mine" for U.S. problems.

Tech millionaire challenger to Nancy Pelosi draws huge crowd at SF campaign kickoff

"He represents change from what we know," one attendee said, comparing Saikat Chakrabarti to the long-time congresswoman.

Saikat Chakrabarti Wants to Remake the Democratic Party

Saikat Chakrabarti, a founder of Justice Democrats and former top AOC aide, is challenging Nancy Pelosi for her seat in Congress. He talked to Jacobin about his vision for an ambitious program to transform the US economy and reverse class dealignment.

Ezra Klein | Abundance and the Left - The New York Times

Saikat Chakrabarti and Zephyr Teachout offer their perspectives on why America struggles to build.

Ex-AOC chief of staff going after the most powerful woman in Congress

Saikat Chakrabarti hopes his tech experience and work with iconic progressives can vault him over Pelosi and into Washington, D.C

This ex-Silicon Valley engineer served as AOC's chief-of-staff. Now, he's challenging Nancy Pelosi

He's worked for Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Now, he's eyeing Pelosi's 2026 House seat.

POLITICO Power List: Saikat Chakrabarti | Politico

POLITICO Power List - Nineteen politicians, activists and operatives to watch over the next 12 months.

Interview: Saikat Chakrabarti, creator of the Green New Deal | Noahpinion Blog

He also discovered AOC, served as her chief of staff, and co-founded the Justice Democrats

How Saikat Chakrabarti became AOC's chief of change | The Washington Post

How Saikat Chakrabarti emerged as a behind-the-scenes force in progressive politics.

Saikat Chakrabarti on Working for AOC and 'Supply-Side Progressivism' | KQED

Marisa and Guy Marzorati discuss how California leaders are responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and break down new poll numbers showing support for vaccine and mask mandates in California schools. Then, Saikat Chakrabarti, president of the think tank New Consensus, joins to talk about the tools he developed while working for Bernie Sanders

How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Allies Supplanted the Obama Generation | The New Yorker

Saikat Chakrabarti, Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff, may think of his cohort as outsiders, but, to older Democrats, they must look like the rising leaders of the Party.

AOC's former chief of staff weighs in on San Francisco politics | SF Examiner

Saikat Chakrabarti on solving climate change, and his pick for state Assembly

Saikat Chakrabarti: Biden's Many Options for Creating Real Change | INET

New Consensus president Saikat Chakrabarti talks about what Biden can do, even without Congress, to make a real difference in the lives of ordinary Americans

Inside the Left's New, 'Mature' Political Strategy | Politico

The president-elect has a "chance to be an FDR-style leader," says Justice Democrats co-founder Saikat Chakrabarti—who has a few big ideas for how to push him there.

Progressive Saikat to Challenge Pelosi in Congress | 進步派賽柯特挑戰普洛西 參選三藩市選區聯邦眾議員 | Sing Tao Daily

去年總統大選失利後，民主黨內瀰漫方向迷失與信心危機之際，進步派核心的賽柯特（Saikat Chakrabarti，前譯：查克拉巴提）選擇在最具象徵意義的戰場發起挑戰——劍指領導民主黨數十年的重量級人物——前眾議院議長普洛西（Nancy Pelosi)

How AOC's 'humble' chief of staff got his start in Silicon Valley | Fast Company

People on the Hill can't figure out his motives, because they're like, "What's this guy after?"

Saikat Chakrabarti is Building a Millennial Movement | The Atlantic

Saikat Chakrabarti, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff, is working to build a generational movement.

Nancy Pelosi faces primary challenge from former AOC aide | Politico

Saikat Chakrabarti, a former tech worker, is calling for generational change in Democratic Party.

AOC ally reveals his plan to take on Pelosi | CNN

In an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Saikat Chakrabarti, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's former campaign manager and chief of staff, discussed his plan to challenge Rep. Nancy Pelosi in the 2026 primary. Chakrabarti is calling for a new generation of Democratic leaders.

Saikat Chakrabarti Interview | The Hill

Saikat Chakrabarti who is running for Congress to represent San Francisco against incumbent Nancy Pelosi talks about his vision for the golden city.

He made AOC a household name. Now he wants Nancy Pelosi's job

Saikat Chakrabarti's campaign to replace Nancy Pelosi has parallels to AOC's first race. But is that what San Francisco wants?

Progressive Saikat Chakrabarti to Challenge Nancy Pelosi in 2026

Progressive Saikat Chakrabarti plans to challenge Nancy Pelosi in 2026, arguing that the Democratic Party "needs a bold vision for how to raise living standards, quality of life, and security for all Americans."​

"The people in charge are so out of touch": Pelosi challenger pitches a "new" Democratic Party

AOC's ex-chief of staff and co-founder of the Justice Democrats warns the GOP is "moving too fast" for Dems.

CBS News - America Decides: Interview with Saikat

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing a primary challenge from the man who helped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez get elected to Congress. Saikat Chakrabarti is looking to unseat Pelosi, one of the most distinguished members of the Democratic Party. He joins

Can Nancy Be Defeated? Saikat Chakrabarti Thinks the Time Is Ripe

The progressive candidate told Newsweek the Democratic Party is seeing a "huge moment of change."