Push Poll Targets Pelosi-Backed Connie Chan in Deadlocked San Francisco House Race
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Updated · POLITICO · May 27
Push Poll Targets Pelosi-Backed Connie Chan in Deadlocked San Francisco House Race
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 27
San Francisco voters received a push poll last week testing attacks on Connie Chan, including claims tying her to leaders who "killed Medicare for All" and profited from congressional stock trading.
The survey surfaced just after Nancy Pelosi endorsed Chan, with polling showing Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti effectively tied for second place ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Chakrabarti's campaign would not confirm it commissioned the poll, but the tactic directly challenges Pelosi's standing in a city where she remains broadly popular.
The top two finishers are expected to advance to November, likely against state Sen. Scott Wiener, who is seen as the front-runner in the race.
The clash extends Chakrabarti's long-running feud with Pelosi's orbit after he entered the contest originally to run against her and had previously criticized her while working for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
What does the intense battle for second place reveal about San Francisco's future?
How will candidates' unique backgrounds and tactics influence voters in this open race?