Chan, Wiener face off for Pelosi House seat in San Francisco
Key takeaways
- Wiener and Chan, who is also running as a Democrat, defeated nine other candidates for spots in the November election.
- Wiener received the backing of California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and Democratic Reps.
- Wiener first joined the state Senate in 2017 and received the California Democratic Party s endorsement for the House seat.
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Scott Wiener (D) and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who enjoys former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi s (D-Calif.) endorsement, advanced in Tuesday s primary and will go head-to-head for the retiring lawmaker s seat representing San Francisco in November, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Wiener and Chan, who is also running as a Democrat, defeated nine other candidates for spots in the November election. California operates a jungle primary, meaning that all candidates running for an office are listed on the same ballot, regardless of party. That primary structure means two Democrats or two Republicans can advance to a November election.
Wiener received the backing of California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and Democratic Reps. Josh Harder, Sam Liccardo, Laura Friedman and Scott Peters.