Nancy Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to succeed her after 40 years in Congress
Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress after nearly 40 years in office. Chan, currently a San Francisco Supervisor, is trailing in polls but has received significant support from Pelosi. The endorsement comes ahead of the June 2 primary, as Pelosi prepares to exit office in January 2027.
- ▪Nancy Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan for her congressional seat.
- ▪Chan has served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors since 2021.
- ▪Pelosi's endorsement is significant as Chan is currently trailing in polls.
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Metro Nancy Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to succeed her after 40 years in Congress By Ross O'Keefe Published May 19, 2026, 10:51 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has made her choice for who should succeed her in Congress. The longtime congresswoman endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Monday in the race for the former House speaker’s seat. Pelosi gave the nod to Chan over progressive Saikat Chakrabarti and California state Sen. Scott Weiner. “I know this district, I know the Congress, and I know Connie,” Pelosi said in a short clip showing her seated next to Chan.
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