"After nearly 40 years representing San Francisco in the U.S. Congress, Nancy Pelosi is retiring. On Thursday, the 85-year-old Speaker Emerita released a heartfelt video aimed at her constituents announcing the decision. "I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative," Pelosi said."
"Pelosi was first elected to Congress in 1987 and became the first female Speaker of the House in 2007. She served in that role until 2011 when Republicans took over the House. In 2019, she returned to her role as Speaker, the first person to do so in six decades. Pelosi was instrumental in getting the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 and has long been considered one of the most influential Speakers."
Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced she will not seek re-election and will serve one final year representing San Francisco in Congress. She released a heartfelt video to constituents, including the statement about not seeking re-election and looking forward to a final year of service. The video showed San Francisco scenes and footage from Pelosi's political career, including her first campaign and her role as Speaker during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pelosi was first elected in 1987 and became the first female Speaker in 2007, returning to the role in 2019. She helped pass the Affordable Care Act in 2010. Her husband was severely injured in a 2022 home attack. Candidates, including State Senator Scott Wiener, have announced plans to run for her seat in 2026. Pelosi said she delayed announcing until after election day while focusing on Proposition 50.
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