Nancy Pelosi Retires and Endorses Connie Chan for House Seat

Nancy Pelosi retirement Connie Chan endorsement House Democratic primaries Jerry Nadler retirement generational shift

Veteran House Democrat Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced she will not run for re‑election, creating an open seat in a reliably Democratic district. Her retirement, along with the announced departure of fellow senior Democrat Jerry Nadler, is set to trigger competitive primaries in safe Democratic seats and intensify internal debates over generational change and the party’s future direction.

Pelosi has officially endorsed local activist Connie Chan as her preferred successor, giving Chan a high‑profile boost in the upcoming primary contest. The endorsements and retirements signal a shift toward new leadership in the House Democratic caucus ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here’s who she endorsed [www.danvillesanramon.com]

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Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco [abc17news.com]

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Nancy Pelosi Endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress | KQED [ww2.kqed.org]

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Democrats Face Crowded Primaries as Nancy Pelosi and Jerry Nadler Retire, Opening Safe Seats to New Contenders [www.foreignpolicyjournal.com]

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...And Pelosi Finally Comes Out and Endorses Connie Chan to Replace Her [sfist.com]

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