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Chan besting Chakrabarti for No. 2 slot in S.F congressional race

Chan finished ahead of Chakrabarti and will face Scott Wiener in the November general election.

Chan besting Chakrabarti for No. 2 slot in S.F congressional race
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Connie Chan finished ahead of Saikat Chakrabarti for the second qualifying spot in San Francisco’s congressional race, setting up a November contest with Scott Wiener. Chakrabarti conceded Wednesday morning.

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Connie Chan D · CA
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House candidate who finished ahead of Saikat Chakrabarti in the race

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House candidate who conceded after finishing behind Connie Chan

Chakrabarti's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Political figure Chakrabarti said he wanted to fight

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator associated with Chakrabarti’s political background

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Representative whose seat is being contested

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

Former vice president mentioned as an example of an establishment political figure

Representative and former employer of Chakrabarti

House candidate who led the field and will face Chan in November

ALSO MENTIONED  Gavin Newsom, Governor mentioned as an example of an establishment political figure; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor mentioned as a comparison for Chakrabarti’s campaign

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Connie Chan and Scott Wiener Advance in Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi

Outlets agree Connie Chan and Scott Wiener advanced from San Francisco’s congressional primary to November’s race for the seat Nancy Pelosi is leaving. Left-leaning outlets connect Chan’s advance to Pelosi’s influence and highlight the candidates’ ideological positioning. Center outlets mostly emphasize the result and campaign factors, with some weighing Pelosi’s endorsement as influential but not decisive.

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