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Scott Wiener advances in House race to succeed Nancy Pelosi

Wiener finished first in the primary and will compete for the seat Nancy Pelosi is leaving.

Scott Wiener advances in House race to succeed Nancy Pelosi
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Scott Wiener and Connie Chan finished first and second in San Francisco’s top-two primary and will face each other for the House seat Nancy Pelosi is leaving. The result narrows a crowded Democratic field to two candidates.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose policies Wiener said he opposed through legislation

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Outgoing representative whose seat is being contested

Democratic House candidate who finished behind Wiener and Chan

Representative whose endorsement Chakrabarti did not receive

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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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