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Connie
Chan

San Francisco District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan is the Democratic candidate for California's 11th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Connie Chan (陳詩敏) is a Democratic politician from San Francisco who serves as the District 1 Supervisor on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, a seat she has held since January 2021. She was first elected in November 2020 and reelected in November 2024; her current term runs through January 8, 2029. She chairs the Board's Budget Committee, a role she has held since February 2023. 1

Born in Hong Kong, Chan moved to San Francisco at age 13 with her mother and younger brother and grew up in the Richmond District. She attended Galileo High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis. [16, 1]

Before her election to the Board of Supervisors, Chan worked as a community organizer, a legislative aide to Supervisors Sophie Maxwell and Aaron Peskin, a liaison in then-District Attorney Kamala Harris's office, and a representative for Assemblymember Kevin Mullin, among other public-sector roles. 16

In 2026, Chan entered the race for California's 11th Congressional District, an open seat following Nancy Pelosi's announced retirement. She received Pelosi's endorsement and advanced from California's June 2, 2026 top-two primary alongside Scott Wiener to the November 3, 2026 general election. [17, 12]

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 11, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
San Francisco District 1 Supervisor (Board of Supervisors)
Website
conniechansf.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    filing
    FEC filings show Chan raised $1.09M vs. Wiener's $4.56M through June 30

    KnowYourReps compiled FEC data showing Chan raised $1,094,321, spent $732,236, and held $362,085 cash on hand through June 30, significantly behind Wiener's $4.56M raised.

    California's 11th District Race 2026 - KnowYourReps · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    endorsement
    Chan backed by labor unions, Barbara Boxer, Jackie Speier, California Labor Federation, and SEIU

    KQED and CalMatters reported Chan's endorsers include former Sen. Barbara Boxer, Rep. Jackie Speier, the California Labor Federation, and SEIU California.

    Katie Porter Backs Sen. Scott Wiener in San Francisco Congressional Race · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    endorsement
    Katie Porter endorses Wiener over Pelosi-backed Chan in CA-11 race

    Former Congresswoman Katie Porter endorsed Chan's opponent Scott Wiener, adding a notable progressive voice to his column despite Pelosi's backing of Chan.

    Katie Porter Backs Sen. Scott Wiener in San Francisco Congressional Race · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    debate
    Chan calls for full arms embargo on Israel and opposes Iron Dome funding at debate

    At the Oct. 1 KQED/SF Chronicle debate, Chan called for a full arms embargo on the Israeli government and said she would oppose funding for Iron Dome, per Al Jazeera's report.

    Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    debate
    Chan calls for national moratorium on new data centers at CA-11 debate

    At the KQED/SF Chronicle debate, Chan called for a moratorium on new data centers while stronger AI safeguards are developed, and argued for more federal oversight of AI.

    San Francisco Congressional Hopefuls Debate AI, Billionaires ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 1
    debate
    Chan challenged at debate over low housing approvals in her supervisorial district

    Moderator Scott Shafer challenged Chan over the relatively low number of homes approved in her district. Chan emphasized affordability and constituent concerns but did not directly answer the question about approval numbers, per the SF Chronicle.

    S.F. House candidates spar over their housing records, AI regulation in Chronicle-KQED debate · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 30
    news
    Race to replace Pelosi described as bitter San Francisco Democratic showdown

    The LA Times reported on the divisive nature of the Chan vs. Wiener race, noting primary results and the broader dynamics of the contest to succeed Pelosi.

    Race to replace Pelosi divides Democrats in San Francisco - LA Times · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 28
    news
    Chan and Wiener asked what their opponent does better than them

    Mission Local published responses from both candidates to the question of what their opponent is better at, providing a window into each campaign's framing of the race.

    Congress candidates: What is your opponent better at than ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 21
    news
    Chan and Wiener diverge on AI regulation approach ahead of debate

    Mission Local reported that both candidates support reining in AI but differ on approach, previewing a key debate topic.

    Scott Wiener and Connie Chan both want to rein in AI. They ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 15
    poll
    Poll shows Wiener leading Chan by 11 points in CA-11 race

    A Tavern Research poll conducted Sept. 15–17 showed Wiener ahead of Chan by 11 points, with a 5.2-point margin of error. KQED described the race as potentially close.

    Katie Porter Backs Sen. Scott Wiener in San Francisco Congressional Race · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 14
    news
    Chan and Wiener answer questions on voting for Hakeem Jeffries as Democratic leader

    Mission Local reported on the candidates addressing whether they would support Hakeem Jeffries as Democratic leadership, an early policy/positioning exchange in the general election campaign.

    S.F. Congress candidates on voting for Hakeem Jeffries as ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Jun 2
    filing
    Chan advances to general election after finishing second in CA-11 primary

    Chan received nearly 30% of the primary vote, behind Wiener (41%) and ahead of Saikat Chakrabarti (18%), advancing to the November general election alongside Wiener.

    Race to replace Pelosi divides Democrats in San Francisco - LA Times · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. May 1
    endorsement
    Nancy Pelosi endorses Connie Chan as her successor in CA-11

    Pelosi endorsed Chan before the primary, giving her a significant boost. Pelosi's backing was reported by KQED in October as a key endorsement in the race.

    Katie Porter Backs Sen. Scott Wiener in San Francisco Congressional Race · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Barbara Boxer official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. conniechansf.com
  • UNITE HERE Local 2 union
    Support noted in San Francisco Labor Council release; no individual date specified. conniechansf.com
  • Judy Chu official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. conniechansf.com
  • SEIU California union
    Named among Chan's endorsers in Mission Local candidate profile (September 21, 2026); no individual date given. missionlocal.org
  • Jackie Speier official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. conniechansf.com
  • Working Families Party organization
    Named among Chan's endorsers in Mission Local candidate profile (September 21, 2026); no individual date given. missionlocal.org
  • Willie Brown official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. conniechansf.com
  • San Francisco Tenants Union organization
    Named among Chan's endorsers in Mission Local candidate profile (September 21, 2026); no individual date given. missionlocal.org
  • Ro Khanna official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. conniechansf.com
  • California Teachers Association union
    Support noted in San Francisco Labor Council release; no individual date specified. conniechansf.com
  • Jared Huffman official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. conniechansf.com
  • California Federation of Teachers union
    Support noted in San Francisco Labor Council release; no individual date specified. conniechansf.com
  • Zoe Lofgren official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. conniechansf.com
  • Pramila Jayapal official
    U.S. Representative; campaign lists announcement on September 8, 2026. conniechansf.com · Sep 8, 2026
  • Nancy Pelosi official
    Speaker Emerita; endorsement reported by KQED on May 18, 2026. conniechansf.com · May 18, 2026
  • San Francisco Bay Guardian newspaper
    Endorsed Chan in its May 6, 2026 primary-election endorsements and again in its November-election endorsements published October 6, 2026. sfbg.com · May 6, 2026
  • California Federation of Labor Unions union
    Announced sole endorsement of Chan on March 17, 2026. conniechansf.com · Mar 17, 2026
  • Adam Schiff official
    U.S. Senator; endorsement announced by campaign on March 4, 2026. conniechansf.com · Mar 4, 2026
  • National Nurses United union
    Endorsed Chan on February 18, 2026. nationalnursesunited.org · Feb 18, 2026
  • San Francisco Labor Council union
    AFL-CIO affiliated council representing more than 150 unions; endorsement announced January 28, 2026. conniechansf.com · Jan 28, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.09M
Spent
$732K
Cash on hand
$362K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA11268(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Katie Porter Backs Sen. Scott Wiener in San Francisco Congressional Race(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  2. [2] California's 11th District Race 2026 - KnowYourReps(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  4. [4] S.F. House candidates spar over their housing records, AI regulation in Chronicle-KQED debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] San Francisco Congressional Hopefuls Debate AI, Billionaires ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Race to replace Pelosi divides Democrats in San Francisco - LA Times(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 California Voter Guide for U.S. House District 11(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  8. [8] Congress candidates: What is your opponent better at than ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] sfgreens.org(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  10. [10] Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Support Mayor Lurie?(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  11. [11] Scott Wiener and Connie Chan both want to rein in AI. They ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  12. [12] S.F. Congress candidates on voting for Hakeem Jeffries as ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  13. [13] ENDORSEMENTS for the June 2 election - sfbg.com(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
  14. [14] Who are the candidates vying for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress?(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
  15. [15] [PDF] SFLC Endorsement - Connie Chan(opens in a new tab) Mar 18, 2026
  16. [16] Connie Chan asks SF voters to look at her record(opens in a new tab) Mar 18, 2026
  17. [17] National Nurses United endorses Connie Chan for ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 18, 2026
  18. [18] News(opens in a new tab) Nov 20, 2025
  19. [19] Connie Chan's Working People's Plan(opens in a new tab) Nov 10, 2025
  20. [20] Endorsements - Connie Chan for Congress(opens in a new tab) Nov 10, 2025
  21. [21] Friction between SF city leaders on public safety funding(opens in a new tab) Nov 4, 2025
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