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Nancy Pelosi Throws Support Behind Connie Chan As Crowded Race To Replace Her Enters Final Stretch: 'I Kn

Chan received Pelosi’s endorsement as she competes in the primary to succeed her.

Nancy Pelosi Throws Support Behind Connie Chan As Crowded Race To Replace Her Enters Final Stretch: 'I Kn
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Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her in California’s 11th Congressional District. The endorsement comes weeks before the June 2 primary, where fundraising figures show Chan trails state Sen. Scott Wiener.

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House candidate endorsed by Nancy Pelosi

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Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Retiring representative who endorsed Connie Chan in the race to succeed her

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Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

Senator pictured on Chan’s campaign website

Judy Chu
D · CA-28

Representative pictured on Chan’s campaign website

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president pictured on Chan’s campaign website

Maxine Waters
D · CA-43

Representative mentioned as potentially becoming the longest-tenured member of California’s House delegation

House candidate whose campaign contributions and candidate loan are reported

Representative identified as Chakrabarti’s former employer

State senator and House candidate whose fundraising is compared with Chan’s

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Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for San Francisco House Seat

Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her in Congress. Left-leaning outlets pair the endorsement with polling on Chan’s primary prospects. Center outlets frame it as a high-profile boost and add details about the field, polling, fundraising or rival candidates’ responses. Right-leaning outlets also provide primary context, while some give more attention to criticism of Pelosi’s choice or Chan’s record.

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