Scott Wiener Wins Nancy Pelosi's California Seat Despite Her Support for Rival

Democrat Scott Wiener won Nancy Pelosi's seat in the US House of Representatives for California's 11th congressional district, according to CNN projections.

Wiener overcame Pelosi's endorsement of Democrat Connie Chan, whom she supported to succeed her in the seat representing San Francisco. Pelosi has represented the city in Congress since 1987.