Commanding fundraising lead for Scott Wiener in race to succeed Pelosi
In the race for California’s 11th Congressional District to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who is retiring Scott Wiener, a Jewish Democratic state senator, has out-raised his opponent Connie Chan, a member of the San…
Assessment
Scott Wiener holds a commanding financial advantage in the open race for Nancy Pelosi's House seat, having raised over four times as much as his opponent Connie Chan. The fundraising disparity suggests Wiener has built a broad donor network, though both candidates share a controversial position on Israel that could shape the primary. The race will test whether money or local political organizing determines the successor in a deeply Democratic district.