S.F. congressional candidates weigh in on new fossil fuel infrastructure

Mission Local reported on October 27, 2026, that candidates running for Congress in California's 11th district, which covers most of San Francisco, were asked whether they would vote to stop the federal government from approving new fossil fuel infrastructure projects like natural gas pipelines and export terminals.

The question comes amid growing climate change impacts such as record rainfalls, floods, heatwaves, and droughts, with global temperatures projected to rise significantly by the end of the century.

Mission Local noted that despite worsening climate conditions, the U.S. government under the Trump administration has been expanding fossil fuel infrastructure, including building large export terminals for natural gas.

Candidates' responses were highlighted with color codes: green for yes, red for no, and yellow for nuanced answers, indicating varied positions on whether to halt new fossil fuel projects.

The CA-11 district includes most of San Francisco, with some southern neighborhoods in a neighboring district, making this a key local issue for voters concerned about climate policy and energy infrastructure.