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Candidates Make Final Push To Claim Nancy Pelosi's California Congressional Seat

Wiener is described as the polling leader and argues that his record makes him the candidate who has delivered on affordability.

Candidates Make Final Push To Claim Nancy Pelosi's California Congressional Seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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With California’s 11th District primary approaching, Scott Wiener, Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti are the leading candidates to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Polls show Wiener ahead, while observers see a closer contest between Chan and Chakrabarti for second place.

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California state senator and candidate for the 11th Congressional District seat

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Candidate for the 11th Congressional District seat and former technology executive

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San Francisco supervisor and candidate for the 11th Congressional District seat

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Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

U.S. senator who endorsed Connie Chan

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former representative whose seat the candidates seek and an endorser of Connie Chan

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Scott Wiener Advances in California Race for Pelosi’s House Seat

Early results showed Scott Wiener leading the primary in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Center outlets emphasize Wiener and Connie Chan advancing to November, while considering how much Pelosi’s endorsement shaped the race. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Wiener’s lead and frame the succession more negatively, with redstate.com sharply criticizing him and comparing his politics unfavorably with Pelosi’s.

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