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Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, announced on Thursday that she will not seek re-election, marking the end of her four-decade-long political career. The 85-year-old has represented San Francisco for years and made history as the first woman to hold the position of Speaker of the House. In a video message posted on her social media, Pelosi announced that she would serve out her current term but will not run in the next election. “I will not be seeking re-election to Congress,” she said, adding, “To the city I love - San Francisco - know your power. We’ve made history, we’ve made progress and we must continue to lead the way.” The announcement comes just two days after a major political victory for Pelosi - the approval of a California ballot measure that redraws the state’s congressional map, giving Democrats a potential advantage in the 2026 midterm elections. Pelosi’s leadership shaped several defining political moments - from advancing landmark legislation during President Barack Obama’s tenure to overseeing two impeachments of Donald Trump. She also established the House committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack carried out by Trump supporters. Earlier reports had suggested that Pelosi was preparing to announce her exit, though she had indicated that no such decision was imminent. “Here’s the thing: we must win the House,” she said, referring to Donald Trump. “If we’re talking about ‘no kings,’ then we have to win the House to put a stop to this. We may not be able to accomplish much, but we can block a lot of the poison he’s spreading.” First elected in 1987, Pelosi climbed the ranks of California’s Democratic Party to become one of the most influential figures in American politics. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.
