Trending Now - Pelosi's Future Leadership Sparks Debate Among Democrats

WHO:

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Democratic field includes candidates such as John "Gus" Buffler, Keith Freedman, Omed Hamid, Gregory Haynes, and Marie Hurabiell, in addition to Chakrabarti, Chan, and Wiener.

Newsweek - Representative Nancy Pelosi, State Senator Scott Wiener, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, Saikat Chakrabarti, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, David McCuan, Jim Ross, Matt Bennett, Jim Kessler.

WHAT:

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - State Senator Scott Wiener won 43.4% of votes in the first batch of returns in the primary contest to succeed Nancy Pelosi, with Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti trailing behind.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - The other candidate to advance to the general election has not yet been projected.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - The top two vote-getters will advance to the November election.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Democratic field includes economic policy director Saikat Chakrabarti, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, and State Sen. Wiener, along with five other candidates.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - Eight Democrats, two Republicans, and one no party preference candidate ran to represent California's 11th Congressional District.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - State Senator Scott Wiener has advanced to the general election in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - A San Francisco Chronicle poll released in early May found Wiener leading the race with 40%, while Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan are in a statistical dead heat for second place, at 18% and 17%, respectively.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - Chakrabarti has spent $8.8 million in the race as of May 13, according to Federal Election Commission data.

Newsweek - The latest EMC Research poll showed Wiener at 38 percent, Chan at 22 percent, and Chakrabarti at 21 percent, based on a survey of 542 likely voters conducted from May 3-7.

Newsweek - Pelosi's wealth grew from roughly $30 million to $278 million since becoming speaker, with her family's stock portfolio beating the S&P 500 by nearly 200 percent in 2024.

NBC News - Saikat Chakrabarti stated he would not support Hakeem Jeffries to lead the House caucus if elected.

Newsweek - The latest EMC Research poll showed Wiener at 38 percent, Chan at 22 percent, and Chakrabarti at 21 percent, with Chan polling in second or third place, neck and neck with Chakrabarti.

Newsweek - Pelosi described Chan as the "leader best prepared to carry forward the fight for San Francisco in the Congress of the United States."

Newsweek - Chakrabarti stated, "This is all part of a larger problem, which is just the whole idea of corruption in our politics."

Newsweek - Nancy Pelosi is trying to choose her own successor as she approaches the end of her last term.

Newsweek - Scott Wiener is leading the primary by double digits, with a poll showing him at 38 percent, Chan at 22 percent, and Chakrabarti at 21 percent.

Newsweek - Pelosi endorsed Chan on May 18, just two weeks before Election Day.

Newsweek - Chan stated, "We want to bring a San Francisco voice and San Francisco values to Washington."

Newsweek - Chakrabarti criticized the current leadership, saying, "The one thing people don't like more than Donald Trump is a feckless and ineffective leadership in the party."

Newsweek - Pelosi's wealth grew from roughly $30 million to $278 million since becoming speaker.

Newsweek - Chakrabarti accused Pelosi of corruption related to stock trades.

WHERE:

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - The boundaries for California's 11th Congressional District cover most neighborhoods in San Francisco except for the Excelsior District, Ocean View, Portola, and Visitacion Valley.

Newsweek - The political race is taking place in San Francisco, California.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The primary is scheduled for June 2.

WHY:

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - David McCuan noted that the timing of Pelosi's endorsement was designed to give Chan's campaign a boost amid concerns about her performance on the ground.

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - David McCuan noted that Pelosi's endorsement was designed to give Chan's campaign a boost amid concerns about her performance on the ground.

Newsweek - David McCuan noted that Pelosi's endorsement was designed to give Chan's campaign a boost amid concerns about her performance on the ground.

Newsweek - The endorsement from Pelosi was intended to boost Chan's campaign amid concerns about her performance.

Newsweek - The race reflects broader economic anxieties among voters, particularly regarding the economy and affordability.

HOW:

[12:40 AM EDT] - CBS News - The primary follows California's "jungle" primary system, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.

Newsweek - Jim Ross highlighted that the central tension in the race is economic, questioning whether a centimillionaire can self-fund a congressional run-off.

Newsweek - The primary follows California's "jungle" primary system, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 10:31 UTC)

In the primary contest to succeed Nancy Pelosi, State Senator Scott Wiener has secured 43.4% of the votes in the initial returns, while Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti trail behind. The other candidate advancing to the general election has not yet been determined, as the top two vote-getters will move on to the November election. The Democratic field includes Wiener, Chan, Chakrabarti, and five other candidates, with Pelosi's recent endorsement aimed at bolstering Chan's campaign amid concerns about her ground performance.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 08:40 UTC)

In the primary contest to succeed Nancy Pelosi, State Senator Scott Wiener has taken the lead with 43.4% of the votes in the first batch of returns, while Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti are trailing behind. A total of eight Democrats, two Republicans, and one no party preference candidate are vying to represent California's 11th Congressional District, with Pelosi's endorsement aimed at boosting Chan's campaign amid concerns about her ground performance. This primary follows California's "jungle" primary system, allowing the top two vote-getters to advance to the general election, regardless of their party affiliation.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 06:36 UTC)

State Senator Scott Wiener has advanced to the general election in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, where a recent San Francisco Chronicle poll shows him leading with 40%. Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan are in a tight race for second place, with 18% and 17% respectively, while Chakrabarti has invested $8.8 million in his campaign as of mid-May. The Democratic field also includes candidates like John "Gus" Buffler, Keith Freedman, Omed Hamid, Gregory Haynes, and Marie Hurabiell, alongside Chakrabarti, Chan, and Wiener.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 23:29 UTC)

A recent EMC Research poll indicates that Wiener is leading with 38 percent support among likely voters, followed by Chan at 22 percent and Chakrabarti at 21 percent, based on a survey of 542 participants conducted from May 3-7. In financial news, Pelosi's wealth has surged from approximately $30 million to an impressive $278 million since she became speaker, with her family's stock portfolio outperforming the S&P 500 by nearly 200 percent in 2024. Additionally, Saikat Chakrabarti has announced that he would not back Hakeem Jeffries for the House caucus leadership if he is elected.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 16:24 UTC)

In a recent EMC Research poll, Wiener leads with thirty-eight percent, followed by Chan at twenty-two percent and Chakrabarti at twenty-one percent, with Chan and Chakrabarti closely competing for second place. House Speaker Pelosi has endorsed Chan, calling her the "leader best prepared to carry forward the fight for San Francisco in the Congress of the United States," a move aimed at boosting Chan's campaign amid concerns about her on-the-ground performance. Meanwhile, Chakrabarti has voiced his concerns about corruption in politics, while political analyst Jim Ross points out that the central tension in this race revolves around whether a centimillionaire can effectively self-fund a congressional run-off.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 14:25 UTC)

Nancy Pelosi is working to select her successor as she nears the end of her final term, with State Senator Scott Wiener currently leading the primary race in San Francisco by double digits. Wiener holds 38 percent support in the polls, while Supervisor Connie Chan, whom Pelosi endorsed on May 18, stands at 22 percent, and Saikat Chakrabarti follows closely at 21 percent. The primary, set for June 2, reflects broader economic concerns among voters, with Chan emphasizing the need for a San Francisco voice in Washington and Chakrabarti criticizing the current leadership for its effectiveness.