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Scott Wiener advances in California senate race

Wiener won the primary and will face Connie Chan in November's general election.

Scott Wiener advances in California senate race
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Scott Wiener won the California primary to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress, with Connie Chan placing second; they will face each other in November. The article also surveys other California House primaries and the role of pro-Israel groups.

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Scott Wiener D · CA
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California state senator and candidate for Congress who won the primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Republican candidate for Congress

Candidate for Congress

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States

Candidate for Congress

Candidate for Congress

Aisha Wahab
D · CA-14

California state senator and candidate for Congress

California state assembly member and candidate for Congress

Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)
Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Retiring former House Speaker whose seat is being contested

Progressive candidate for Congress

Candidate for Congress

Candidate challenging Ro Khanna

San Francisco supervisor and candidate for Congress

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative from California

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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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