Nathan Deer
Nathan Deer (No party preference) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 11th Congressional District. Deer declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.
Deer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: California's 11th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for U.S. House California District 11
The following candidates are running in the primary for U.S. House California District 11 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Cole Bettles (D) | ||
 | Saikat Chakrabarti (D)  | |
 | Connie Chan (D) | |
 | Omed Hamid (D) | |
 | Darren Helton (D) | |
 | Marie Hurabiell (D) | |
| Daniel Wheeler (D) | ||
 | Scott Wiener (D) | |
 | Jingchao Xiong (D) | |
| David Ganezer (R) | ||
 | Nathan Deer (No party preference) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nancy Pelosi (D)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Nathan Deer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Deer's responses.
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For decades, I've dedicated my life to understanding the complex systems which govern our immune health. As an immunologist, I know that a system is only as strong as its most vulnerable parts.
Now, I'm running to be your Representative in Congress in District 11 to apply that same rigorous, evidence-based approach to our most pressing challenges. I understand that policy, must be rooted in data, empathy, and results.
I'm Nathan Deer. I was born in Los Angeles, to immigrants from Ukraine, and I moved to San Francisco in 2016. An immunologist, I have a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA with a Master’s from NYU. In an era of misinformation, I'm offering you someone different: a representative who seeks out experts, respects the scientific method, and isn't afraid to pivot when new data is available.
I've served on the board of my HOA, and even in a smaller setting, I know how challenging the political process can be. In our building, a mix of fixed income seniors, families, and young professionals, I was able to convince our membership to vote in favor of an additional assessment to fund installation of a solar panel and battery storage system.- Securing Our Democracy: Our democracy is under threat from voter suppression and the influence of dark money. We need to expand voting rights, end gerrymandering, and move toward publicly funded elections, ensuring that the government is accountable to people, not corporations.
- Climate Action Now: The climate crisis is the greatest public health threat of our time. We must transition to 100% renewable energy, while simultaneously expanding mass transit coverage and access.
- Housing Equity: The soul of San Francisco is at risk when the people who make the city run, cannot afford to live here. I support massive federal investment in social housing, and stronger protections for renters.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
