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Wiener and Chan Look Likely to Be Headed to November Ballot For SF's Congressional Seat

Preliminary results put Wiener in first place in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi.

Wiener and Chan Look Likely to Be Headed to November Ballot For SF's Congressional Seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Preliminary results put Scott Wiener and Connie Chan in first and second place in San Francisco’s congressional primary, with more votes still to be counted. The article says Saikat Chakrabarti later bowed out, setting up a likely November contest between Wiener and Chan.

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California state senator and congressional candidate leading the preliminary count

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San Francisco supervisor and congressional candidate in second place in the preliminary count

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized in Wiener’s victory remarks

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Representative whose seat is being contested and who endorsed Chan

Congressional candidate who placed third and later withdrew from the race

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Scott Wiener and Connie Chan Advance to California General Election

Outlets report Scott Wiener advanced from the primary, with coverage identifying Connie Chan as his likely November opponent in the race for California’s 11th Congressional District. Left-leaning outlets place the result in the context of candidate positioning and LGBTQ candidates. Center outlets mostly report the primary result, with several also focusing on Wiener’s Israel positions and pro-Israel groups. Right-leaning outlets present the result as a sign of deepening divisions within the Democratic Party.

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