Connie Chan and Scott Wiener advance in race to succeed Pelosi, CBS News projects 03.06.2026

San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener have advanced in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, as projected by CBS News. The two Democrats secured the top two spots among a field of candidates that included other Democrats, Republicans, and a no-party-preference contender. This outcome means Chan and Wiener will face each other in the November general election. Wiener, a state senator since 2016, emphasized the need for bold leadership and building a broad coalition. Saikat Chakrabarti, who placed third, acknowledged the end of his campaign but reaffirmed his commitment to addressing critical issues facing San Francisco and the country. Connie Chan had recently received an endorsement from Nancy Pelosi.














