# California Congressional Race for Pelosi Seat

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-congressional-race-for-pelosi-seat
> Updated: 2026-07-31T19:02:03.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Labor leader Dolores Huerta publicly endorsed state Senator Scott Wiener for the House seat being vacated by Nancy Pelosi, praising his support for workers, tenants and immigrant communities. The endorsement was seen as a boost for Wiener and a setback for San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who had previously secured backing from many unions.

A week later, new polling showed the contest remaining close, with Wiener holding a modest lead over Chan amid a sizable undecided electorate. Fundraising reports highlighted a financial gap: Wiener had raised over $4.5 million and held more than $1.2 million cash on hand, while Chan had raised about $1.1 million with roughly $362,000 cash. Both campaigns continued to court voters, citing recent endorsements and campaign events.

Overall, the race evolved from a notable labor endorsement to a tightly contested battle marked by narrow polling margins and divergent fundraising capacities.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Scott Wiener, Connie Chan in Tight Race for Pelosi's Congressional Seat

Polls show Scott Wiener narrowly leading Connie Chan in the race for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, with both candidates raising significant funds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scott-wiener-connie-chan-in-tight-race-for-pelosis-congressional-seat

### 2026-07-21: Dolores Huerta Endorses Scott Wiener in California Congressional Race

Labor leader Dolores Huerta endorsed California Rep. Scott Wiener for Nancy Pelosi’s House seat, surprising pro‑labor candidate Connie Chan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dolores-huerta-endorses-scott-wiener-in-california-congressional-race

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Cite as: California Congressional Race for Pelosi Seat. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/california-congressional-race-for-pelosi-seat