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Pelosi backs Chan amid wealth questions and poll deficit

6/2/2026

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan on May 18, noting Chan’s wealth rise from $30 million to $278 million as a focal point.
State Senator Scott Wiener leads June 2, 2026 with 38 percent, while Supervisor Connie Chan trails at 22 percent and Saikat Chakrabarti at 21 percent in the May 3-7 poll.
Analysts say the race centers on job security and affordability, with commentators warning that a Supervisor Connie Chan loss would show money can outweigh endorsements.

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan on May 18, noting Chan’s wealth rise from $30 million to $278 million as a focal point.
State Senator Scott Wiener leads June 2, 2026 with 38 percent, while Supervisor Connie Chan trails at 22 percent and Saikat Chakrabarti at 21 percent in the May 3-7 poll.
Analysts say the race centers on job security and affordability, with commentators warning that a Supervisor Connie Chan loss would show money can outweigh endorsements.