Chan and Wiener advance in San Francisco House race, CBS projects
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San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener have advanced to the November general election in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects. The top two vote-getters emerged from a field of eight Democrats, two Republicans and one no party preference candidate. The district covers most of San Francisco’s neighborhoods except the Excelsior District, Ocean View, Portola and Visitacion Valley. Wiener said Tuesday night that San Franciscans are ready for bold leadership and a new generation of leaders. Saikat Chakrabarti, an economic policy director who placed third, released a statement Wednesday saying the campaign has ended but the challenges remain. Pelosi, 86, was first elected to the House in 1987 and became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House.
What’s reported
CBS News projects Connie Chan and Scott Wiener as the top two vote-getters in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District.
The district is entirely within San Francisco, covering most neighborhoods except the Excelsior District, Ocean View, Portola and Visitacion Valley.
Eight Democrats, two Republicans and one no party preference candidate ran for the seat.
Wiener said Tuesday night: “San Franciscans are ready for bold leadership, real results, and a new generation of leaders that isn’t afraid to take on the toughest fights facing our country.”
Saikat Chakrabarti, who placed third, released a statement Wednesday saying the campaign has ended but the challenges remain.
A San Francisco Chronicle poll in early May showed Wiener at 40%, Chakrabarti at 18% and Chan at 17%.
Chan was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2020, representing the Richmond District, Sea Cliff, Presidio Terrace and other northwestern neighborhoods.
Wiener has represented San Francisco and northern San Mateo County in the state Senate since 2016 and previously served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Chakrabarti spent $8.8 million as of May 13, the most in the race, according to Federal Election Commission data.
Pelosi, 86, was first elected to the House in 1987 and became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House.
Key figures
Connie Chan: San Francisco Supervisor, candidate
Scott Wiener: state Sen., candidate
Saikat Chakrabarti: economic policy director, placed third
Nancy Pelosi: former House Speaker, retiring from seat
John “Gus” Buffler: rocket scientist, Democratic candidate
Keith Freedman: small business owner, Democratic candidate
Omed Hamid: technology advocate, Democratic candidate
Gregory Haynes: civil rights advocate, Democratic candidate
Marie Hurabiell: attorney and reform advocate, Democratic candidate
David Ganezer: newspaper publisher, Republican candidate
Jingchao Xiong: social management scientist, Republican candidate
Nathan Deer: homeowners’ association treasurer, no party preference candidate
Sources: CBS News
