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Nancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan to succeed her

Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress after months of not backing a successor.

Nancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan to succeed her
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Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress, giving Chan the backing of a prominent figure in a competitive race. Fellow candidate Saikat Chakrabarti said he did not want support from the Democratic establishment.

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Representative and endorser in the race to succeed her

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House candidate endorsed by Pelosi

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

Former San Francisco district attorney who employed Chan

House candidate who criticized reliance on establishment endorsements

Representative mentioned as a past beneficiary of Justice Democrats’ support

California state senator and candidate in the congressional race

ALSO MENTIONED  Christine Pelosi, Candidate for Scott Wiener’s state Senate seat; Sophie Maxwell, Former San Francisco Board of Supervisors member who employed Chan as an aide

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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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