Scott Wiener set to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco seat
Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 17:14 · Updated 17:34
Scott Wiener is set to win the California congressional seat held by Nancy Pelosi after San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan conceded, saying she did not see a clear path to victory. The available reports describe Wiener as the winner or poised to win; one gives him 55.5% to Chan’s 44.5%.
- Connie Chan conceded the race to Scott Wiener, saying she did not have a clear path to victory.
- The New York Post report puts Wiener at 55.5% and Chan at 44.5% in its latest ballot count.
- Wiener is a California state senator; Chan is a San Francisco supervisor.
- The seat is in California’s 11th Congressional District, and Pelosi is retiring from it.
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- Candidates
- Scott Wiener and Connie Chan
- Reported latest tally
- Wiener 55.5%; Chan 44.5%
- Concession
- Chan conceded Wednesday
- Seat
- California’s 11th Congressional District
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