Nancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan in high-profile race to succeed her
Nancy Pelosi has officially endorsed Connie Chan, a fellow progressive, in the race to succeed her in Congress. Chan, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, is competing against state Sen. Scott Weiner and former tech executive Saikat Chakrabarti. Pelosi's endorsement is significant given her long-standing influence in the district and her fundraising capabilities.
- ▪Nancy Pelosi announced her endorsement of Connie Chan for Congress after months of speculation.
- ▪Chan is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and has been involved in local politics since 2006.
- ▪Pelosi's endorsement is expected to boost Chan's campaign due to her extensive fundraising network.
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2026 ElectionNancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan in high-profile race to succeed herChan’s competition includes state Sen. Scott Weiner and wealthy former tech executive Saikat Chakrabarti, a co-founder of the progressive group Justice Democrats.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced in November that she would not seek re-election.Daniel Heuer / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 10:12 PM EDTBy Scott WongAfter months of resisting endorsing a successor, Rep.
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