Nancy Pelosi Campaigns for Connie Chan in Congress Race
The former Speaker held phone banking sessions and rallies for the supervisor on October 9.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Elections
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San Francisco voters were contacted by Nancy Pelosi on October 9 as part of a campaign push to elect supervisor Connie Chan to Congress. Pelosi has deepened her involvement in the race, including deploying a trusted aide to oversee Chan's communications strategy.
Why it matters
Pelosi is actively working to secure Chan as her successor in a highly competitive congressional race against Scott Wiener. The outcome remains a key question for city politics heading into the November 2026 election.
A recent campaign push saw 12 voters contacted by phone as part of a broader effort involving a $100,000 donation to a pro-Chan political action committee. It is currently unknown how many additional donors will contribute before the November 2026 vote.
The players
Nancy Pelosi
The former Speaker of the House is working to ensure Connie Chan succeeds her in Congress.
Connie Chan
A current member of the Board of Supervisors who is running for a congressional seat.
Scott Wiener
A California State Senator and candidate for the same congressional seat as Connie Chan.
The details
Nancy Pelosi has ramped up her support for Connie Chan, following her official endorsement in May. This effort recently included a 150-person rally at the Internet Archive and a North Beach event. Pelosi has also sent a senior staffer to manage communications for Chan, who recently held a town hall in Berkeley.
Timeline
May 2026: Nancy Pelosi formally endorses Connie Chan.
October 9, 2026: Pelosi hosts a phone banking session for the campaign.
November 2026: Election Day for the congressional seat.
Across the Bay
This campaign effort follows the established pattern of sitting representatives using their political capital to handpick a successor in the congressional district. It mirrors historic succession planning in the Bay Area, where outgoing representatives seek to maintain institutional continuity.
Voters across the city can expect increased campaign messaging and outreach as the candidates head toward the November 2026 election. Residents should track official filing deadlines and campaign finance reports to see how the race evolves.
The takeaway
Voters should watch for how additional institutional endorsements or financial support influence the candidates' visibility in the final months of the race. Monitor the campaign's upcoming public town hall schedule to hear directly from the candidates on local priorities.
Further reading
For more coverage on the upcoming congressional contest, see San Francisco Elections.
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