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Nancy Pelosi torched by San Franciscans for endorsing Connie Chan

Chan received Pelosi’s endorsement but also faced criticism over her local policy record.

Nancy Pelosi torched by San Franciscans for endorsing Connie Chan
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her, prompting criticism from local activists and business figures. The article describes the endorsement as a late intervention in a competitive primary.

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House candidate endorsed by Nancy Pelosi

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Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Representative who endorsed Connie Chan in the congressional primary

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House candidate competing with Chan and Wiener

Representative whose endorsement Chakrabarti did not receive

State senator and candidate for the congressional seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Christine Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, who sought Scott Wiener’s state Senate seat

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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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