Now There's Speculation That Supervisor Connie Chan Might Run for Nancy Pelosi's Seat

"State Senator Scott Wiener made his big splash Wednesday morning by announcing he was running for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress, though it would have been an even bigger splash if that news had not already leaked last week. Though on this very same Wednesday morning, the publication Politico also made a big splash, reporting that District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan could run for that seat too, and indicated that Chan might even be the preferred successor of Nancy Pelosi herself."

"Politico notes that this past Saturday, "Chan was the only local elected official to speak alongside Pelosi at a related labor event to rally support for Democrats' gerrymandering proposal [Prop 50]. The two posed together for photos at a union hall surrounded by dozens of workers. Many local political observers interpreted the event as an indicator of Pelosi's thinking." The publication adds that Chan has told supporters in recent days that she is seriously considering running for the seat but only if Pelosi leaves office."

State Senator Scott Wiener announced his candidacy for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat. District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan is being discussed as a potential candidate for the same seat and may be seen by some as Pelosi's preferred successor. Chan spoke alongside Pelosi at a labor event supporting Proposition 50 and posed for photos with Pelosi, an appearance many local observers interpreted as indicative of Pelosi's thinking. Chan has told supporters she would seriously consider running only if Pelosi leaves office. Chan's spokesperson stated that she supports Nancy Pelosi. Some local outlets have previously speculated similarly.

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