Nancy Pelosi went all in to anoint Connie Chan as her successor. It didn’t work
Connie Chan and Nancy Pelosi rally voters on May 30, 2026.
TL;DR
- Nancy Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan to succeed her in the House, investing significant campaign resources.
- Scott Wiener won the race, with Connie Chan conceding the election.
- This defeat is seen as a sign of Pelosi's diminishing influence in local San Francisco politics, though her national legacy remains strong.
- Pelosi has endorsed several losing candidates in local races over the past three years.
- Wiener outraised Chan, particularly with funding from political action committees.
- Pelosi's endorsement of Chan appeared partly motivated by a personal rift with Wiener.
- Despite Pelosi's efforts, polls showed Wiener leading among voters who approved of Pelosi.
- Pelosi's daughter, Christine, is running for state Senate to replace Wiener.