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Wiener Wins Primary, Defeating Chan’s High-Profile Backers

7/22/2026

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Connie Chan earned a TrackAIPAC endorsement after pledging an arms embargo on Israel.
Chan also received endorsements from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Adam Schiff and local labor groups.
State Senator Scott Wiener defeated Chan by 11 points in California’s June primary, forcing a runoff.
Wiener backs the Block the Bombs Act and supports Iron Dome and David’s Sling while separating offensive from defensive weapons.

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Connie Chan earned a TrackAIPAC endorsement after pledging an arms embargo on Israel.
Chan also received endorsements from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Adam Schiff and local labor groups.
State Senator Scott Wiener defeated Chan by 11 points in California’s June primary, forcing a runoff.
Wiener backs the Block the Bombs Act and supports Iron Dome and David’s Sling while separating offensive from defensive weapons.