Representative Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco in Congress for nearly four decades, has declined to endorse any candidate in the June 2026 primary election to fill her seat. According to verified reports from local news outlets, Pelosi has remained neutral, leaving the three leading contenders—state Senator Scott Wiener, former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim, and nonprofit executive Lateefah Simon—without her influential backing.
The decision has surprised many political observers, as Pelosi has historically played a kingmaker role in local races. Her refusal to endorse has been described as a strategic move to avoid alienating any faction of the Democratic Party in the district, which is heavily Democratic. The primary is scheduled for June 2, 2026, and the winner is expected to easily win the general election in November.
Pelosi, 86, announced in 2025 that she would not seek reelection, ending a historic tenure that included two terms as Speaker of the House. Her office has not commented on the endorsement decision beyond confirming that she will not make a formal endorsement before the primary.
