Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan in California 11th Primary

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has formally endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress, a move that could reshape the competitive Democratic primary just two weeks before voters head to the polls. Pelosi, who announced her retirement last November after representing the city for nearly four decades, made the announcement in a video to be released Tuesday.

The endorsement is seen as a significant boost for Chan’s campaign, which has trailed in recent polls and fundraising behind state Senator Scott Wiener. In the video, Pelosi praised Chan’s understanding of the city and her record as a supervisor and budget committee chair. Pelosi stated that Chan understands San Francisco’s values, diversity, and communities, and described her as ready to bring clarity and purpose to the work ahead.

The primary election will advance the top two candidates to the November general election. The race features a crowded field including Wiener, who has led by double digits in recent polls; tech entrepreneur and former congressional aide Saikat Chakrabarti, who is largely self-funding his campaign; and local activist Marie Hurabiell.