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

Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan in the race for her congressional seat.

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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Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

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

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House candidate endorsed by Nancy Pelosi

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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 Congress

Outlets agree that Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress. Left-leaning outlets describe the endorsement in the context of the competitive primary and Chan's standing among the contenders. Center outlets mostly pair the endorsement with race context, with some including rival candidates' reactions. Right-leaning outlets range from straightforward race accounts to criticism of Pelosi's choice and questions about her influence after leaving Congress.

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