Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection to U.S. Congress when her current term ends in January 2027, concluding a political career that began in 1987 when she first won election to represent San Francisco at age 47.

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Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection to U.S. Congress when her current term ends in January 2027, concluding a political career that began in 1987 when she first won election to represent San Francisco at age 47.

In a video posted to X, Pelosi said: "I will not be seeking reelection to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative."

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In a video posted to X, Pelosi said: "I will not be seeking reelection to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative."

Pelosi became the first woman to serve as speaker of the House, holding the position during two separate terms from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.

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Pelosi became the first woman to serve as speaker of the House, holding the position during two separate terms from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.

During her tenure as speaker, Pelosi played a central role in passing major legislation, including the Affordable Care Act under President Barack Obama and sweeping climate and infrastructure measures under President Joe Biden.

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During her tenure as speaker, Pelosi played a central role in passing major legislation, including the Affordable Care Act under President Barack Obama and sweeping climate and infrastructure measures under President Joe Biden.

Pelosi had an adversarial relationship with President Donald Trump, presiding over his impeachment twice and famously tearing up his State of the Union address in 2020.

Pelosi had an adversarial relationship with President Donald Trump, presiding over his impeachment twice and famously tearing up his State of the Union address in 2020.

The announcement came after <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/california-passes-prop-allowing-legislature-redistricting">California voters approved Proposition 50</a> on Tuesday, a redistricting measure that Pelosi actively supported to help Democrats potentially flip Republican-held House seats in upcoming elections.

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The announcement came after California voters approved Proposition 50 on Tuesday, a redistricting measure that Pelosi actively supported to help Democrats potentially flip Republican-held House seats in upcoming elections.

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Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection to Congress when her current term ends in January 2027, concluding a political career that began in 1987 when she first won election to represent San Francisco at age 47.

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Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection to Congress when her current term ends in January 2027, concluding a political career that began in 1987 when she first won election to represent San Francisco at age 47.

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Pelosi became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, holding the position during two separate terms from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.

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Pelosi became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, holding the position during two separate terms from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.

During her tenure as Speaker, Pelosi played a central role in passing major legislation, including the Affordable Care Act under President Barack Obama and sweeping climate and infrastructure measures under President Joe Biden.

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During her tenure as Speaker, Pelosi played a central role in passing major legislation, including the Affordable Care Act under President Barack Obama and sweeping climate and infrastructure measures under President Joe Biden.

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Pelosi's retirement marks the end of a disastrous era that helped launch the Trump comeback. Her polarizing leadership, failed impeachment attempts and role in covering up Biden's decline while backing his terrible policies created the perfect storm for Republican success.

Pelosi's retirement marks the end of a disastrous era that helped launch the Trump comeback. Her polarizing leadership, failed impeachment attempts and role in covering up Biden's decline while backing his terrible policies created the perfect storm for Republican success.

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Pelosi broke barriers as the first female Speaker, navigating crises with strength and dignity for four decades. America loses its greatest Speaker, whose transformational leadership delivered healthcare to millions, tackled climate change and protected democracy.

Pelosi broke barriers as the first female Speaker, navigating crises with strength and dignity for four decades. America loses its greatest Speaker, whose transformational leadership delivered healthcare to millions, tackled climate change and protected democracy.

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Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement from Congress After Historic 40-Year House Career

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There's a 30% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip, or impeachment manager before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 30% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip, or impeachment manager before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Nancy Pelosi Won't Seek Reelection, Ends 40-Year Career

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Pelosi broke barriers as the first female speaker, navigating crises with strength and dignity for four decades. America loses its greatest speaker, whose transformational leadership delivered healthcare to millions, tackled climate change and protected democracy.

Pelosi broke barriers as the first female speaker, navigating crises with strength and dignity for four decades. America loses its greatest speaker, whose transformational leadership delivered healthcare to millions, tackled climate change and protected democracy.

There's a 30% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 30% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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