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Scott Wiener Advances In Primary To Succeed Nancy Pelosi In Congress

State Sen. Scott Wiener advanced from the primary to the general election in California's 11th Congressional District on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, setting up the race to succeed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi.[1]

The contest used California's top-two primary system, and eight Democrats, two Republicans and one no-party-preference candidate were on the ballot.[1]

Nancy Pelosi, 86, is retiring from the San Francisco-based seat she has held since 1987.[1]

  1. CBS News
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  • On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, CBS projected Scott Wiener advanced from the primary in California's 11th Congressional District.
  • The primary used California's top-two system, with eight Democrats, two Republicans and one no-party-preference candidate on the ballot.
  • Nancy Pelosi, age 86, is retiring from the San Francisco-based seat she has held since 1987.

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