Pelosi Backs ‘Mamdani’ of San Francisco for Her Seat
19th May 2026
Nancy Pelosi may have served decades in Congress, but her political legacy could also include her recently endorsed candidate to replace her in the House.
The former House Speaker has backed Connie Chan, a San Francisco supervisor, for her seat based on a mix of political, ideological, and strategic reasons.
Pelosi said she sees Chan as aligned with San Francisco Democrat values.
Pelosi said Chan “understands San Francisco — our values, our diversity, our communities.”
Chan has strong labor union support. Pelosi has long been closely tied to organized labor, and Chan has built a coalition with unions and working-class constituencies in San Francisco.
Chan is generally viewed as a progressive Democrat aligned with the labor-left wing of San Francisco politics.