Connie Chan trailing Scott Wiener in race to succeed Pelosi – SFGATE

Connie Chan trailing Scott Wiener in race to succeed Pelosi  SFGATE

State Sen. Scott Wiener has an early lead over SF Supervisor Connie Chan in their race for the 11th Congressional District, according to preliminary results Wednesday morning. With 100% of precincts reporting partial results by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Wiener is ahead with 55.4% of the vote, or 87,641 total votes, and Chan is behind with 44.6%, or 70,511 total votes, according to San Francisco Elections. There are over half a million registered voters in San Francisco, but that does not mean all will turnout to vote. Wiener gave a shout out to Chan on Tuesday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, acknowledging that they both share a “deep love for San Francisco and our country.” Wiener also had a message to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, who just lost his leadership role after Democrats took control of Congress.

“Bye, girl, bye,” he said. Chan reportedly kept hope late Tuesday, telling supporters that it was still “too early to call.” She thanked Pelosi for her endorsement. The Chronicle reported that the former House speaker was reportedly absent from her election night party in the Mission. Both Democrats have been neck-and-neck in the race to succeed Pelosi, marking the end of a 39-year era for the seat and setting the stage for a new politician who could hold the seat for decades. The