# Pelosi's Pick Floundering in Tight Race

> Pelosi's endorsed successor trails Scott Wiener despite her support in California's Senate race.
- Title: Pelosi's Pick Floundering in Tight Race · California Post
- Summary: Pelosi's endorsed successor trails Scott Wiener despite her support in California's Senate race. A new poll shows Scott Wiener leading Connie Chan in…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/us-news/connie-chan-trailing-scott-wiener-despite-pelosi-support-new-poll
- Published: 2026-10-22T16:29:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nancy pelosi, connie chan, scott wiener, california, us house, senate race, poll, news, entertainment
## Pelosi's Endorsement
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress.
## New Poll Results
A USC survey of 454 likely voters from Oct. 16 to 19 shows Scott Wiener leading Connie Chan with 47% to 41%.
## Voter Split
Pelosi's voter base splits between Chan's progressive supporters and Wiener's establishment Democrats.
## Ideological Divide
Wiener gains support from higher-income Democrats, while Chan attracts very liberal and Democratic Socialists of America voters.
## Tense Relationship
Pelosi and Wiener have reportedly had a tense relationship since Wiener eyed her seat before she retired.
## What Happens Next
The close race may shift as the election approaches with differing voter bases and campaign strategies.
## Key takeaway

A new poll shows Scott Wiener leading Connie Chan in California's Senate race despite Nancy Pelosi's endorsement.