# The inside story behind the mysterious rift between Pelosi and Wiener > Pelosi and Wiener's campaign rift over Prop. 50 timing sparks congressional succession race. - Title: The inside story behind the mysterious rift between Pelosi… - Summary: Pelosi and Wiener's campaign rift over Prop. 50 timing sparks congressional succession race. Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan after Wiener's premature campaign… - Keywords: nancy pelosi, scott wiener, connie chan, prop 50, california redistricting, congressional succession, democratic party, san francisco, news, local, inside, story - Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/13/story-mysterious-rift-pelosi-wiener - Published: 2026-10-13T13:00:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: nancy pelosi, scott wiener, connie chan, prop 50, california redistricting, congressional succession, democratic party, san francisco, news, local ## The call that broke Pelosi and Wiener's relationship deteriorated after a phone call in October 2025. > Scott Wiener couldn’t wait any longer. He needed to talk to Nancy Pelosi. ## The waiting game For over a year, Pelosi didn’t return Wiener’s calls despite his desire to replace her in Congress. > But for at least two years, she hadn’t returned his calls. ## The Prop. 50 priority Pelosi viewed California’s redistricting measure as her top priority to counter Trump’s Texas redistricting. > Pelosi urged him to hold off on a formal announcement until after the vote on Proposition 50 ## The leak Wiener’s campaign announcement leaked after his call with Pelosi, causing tension between their teams. > Soon after the call, the news leaked out, his allies allege ## The coffee meeting Wiener met Christine Pelosi after The Standard reported his campaign plans, who suggested she run for his seat. > What makes you think I’m not going to run for your job? ## The labor strategy Chan secured Pelosi’s blessing by uniting labor leaders and ensuring Christine Pelosi wasn’t running. > I’m not loyal to anyone in this race right now, but I am loyal to the people who have been with me through all the ups and downs ## The endorsement Pelosi endorsed Chan after her campaign gained momentum, ending the race with Wiener. > I can think of nobody better to represent the district ## The primary result Chan won the primary with 29.7% of the vote after Pelosi’s endorsement and labor support. > We’re going to beat corporate Democrats that are backed by billionaires too ## The general election Chan and Wiener faced off in November 2026 for Pelosi’s congressional seat. > Tonight you showed what people power looks like ## The aftermath Pelosi’s endorsement helped Chan secure victory over Wiener in the general election. > We’re going to beat corporate Democrats that are backed by billionaires too ## The succession plan Pelosi had never developed a succession plan, leading to last-minute decisions. > Insiders say she has faulted herself for assuming the Democratic caucus would choose the right successor ## The labor coalition Chan united labor leaders to secure Pelosi’s endorsement for her congressional run. > I’m not loyal to anyone in this race right now, but I am loyal to the people who have been with me through all the ups and downs ## The timing Pelosi’s decision to endorse Chan came after her retirement announcement. > Pelosi says she won’t seek reelection and doesn’t name a successor ## The Prop. 50 win Prop. 50 passed overwhelmingly in November 2025, securing Pelosi’s political priority. > Prop. 50 won overwhelmingly ## The race dynamics Chan’s labor backing and Pelosi’s endorsement gave her an edge over Wiener. > We’re going to beat corporate Democrats that are backed by billionaires too ## The final decision Pelosi endorsed Chan after the primary, securing her victory in the general election. > I can think of nobody better to represent the district ## Key takeaway Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan after Wiener's premature campaign announcement, ending their strained relationship over Prop. 50 timing.