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AP(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Nancy Pelosi, a defining force in American politics and the first woman ever to serve as Speaker of the House, is closing a historic chapter. After nearly four decades representing San Francisco in Congress, she has confirmed she will not seek reelection. Her farewell marks the end of one of Washington’s most influential and financially scrutinized careers.ALSO READ: What does 67 mean, who made the 67 meme and why is it so popular?Why is Nancy Pelosi retiring?Nancy Pelosi, 85, has officially announced she will not run for reelection, closing a remarkable 38-year chapter in Congress. In a heartfelt video message, she told her hometown first, “I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress, and I have always honored the song of St. Francis, ‘Lord make an instrument of thy peace,’ the anthem of our city. That is why I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know. I will not be seeking reelection to Congress."ALSO READ: Sorry, Zohran — here’s why Mamdani can’t legally run for President of the United StatesLive EventsShe reflected on her legacy and the city that shaped her life and work, “With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative. As we go forward, my message to the city I love is this: San Francisco, know your power. We have made history. We have made progress. We have always led the way, and now we must continue to do so by remaining full participants in our Democracy and fighting for the American ideals we hold dear.”Thank you, San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/OP8ubeFzR6— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) November 6, 2025 Pelosi’s decision follows heightened speculation and comes two years after she stepped back from leadership to allow a new generation to rise. She is serving her first term in decades as a rank-and-file member, but remains one of the most influential Democratic figures in Washington, as per a report by CNN.What is Nancy Pelosi's net worth, and how was it built?Alongside public service, Nancy Pelosi's wealth has long drawn attention. Multiple sources estimate the Pelosi household to be worth in the hundreds of millions. The website Quiver Quantitative, which tracks politicians and investments, estimates Nancy Pelosi's net worth at around US $256.6 million as of August 3, 2025, as per a report by Marca.ALSO READ: Erika Kirk and JD Vance hug goes viral - users call it the biggest scandal, ‘The VP, the widow, and the hair touch'The combined household wealth of Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, is reported to be in the range of up to $413 million, according to other sources (based on 2024 disclosures showing an increase of US $7.8 million to US $42.5 million in that year), as quoted in a report by Marca.According to a report by Times Now, Quiver Quantitative's breakdown of Pelosi's net worth:Stock: $133.7MOwnership Interest: $70.2MReal Property: $45.0MAsset-Backed Securities: $4.5MOptions: $3.0MAccording to PolitiFact, her congressional salary, approximately $174,000 as a member, and previously about $223,500 as Speaker, forms only a modest part of her wealth. Much of it comes from investment portfolios and real estate, alongside her husband Paul Pelosi’s long-standing venture capital and investment activity, reported Times Now.Because federal disclosures report wealth in ranges, exact totals remain estimates. Other reports suggest household wealth could reach up to approximately $413 million, especially as tech investments, in companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet/Google, and Netflix, have grown significantly, as per reports by Marca and Financial Monthly.ALSO READ: Mass layoffs hit Amazon, UPS and Target, but the real reason has nothing to do with AIPelosi’s long tenure and her family’s business ventures provided the foundation for substantial wealth accumulation. But her legislative influence, especially on issues like health care, also helped define modern American policy, as quoted in a report by Marca.How did Nancy Pelosi shape modern Democratic politics?Pelosi made history in 2007 as the first woman to serve as Speaker and remains the only woman to hold the gavel. She would later win the role again in 2019, becoming the first person in six decades to claim non-consecutive terms, as per a report by CNN.She emphasized what the role meant to her, “I say to my colleagues in the House all of the time, no matter what title they had bestowed upon me – speaker, leader, whip – there has been no greater honor for me than to stand on the House floor and say, ‘I speak for the people of San Francisco.’”Her congressional journey stretches back to 1987 and includes steering Democrats through historic moments: the Affordable Care Act, battles with Donald Trump, two impeachment proceedings, and guiding the party through deep national polarization.Pelosi famously tore up Trump’s State of the Union speech and later faced direct danger when rioters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, invading her office and terrorizing her staff. The violent attack on her husband Paul Pelosi in 2022 also weighed heavily on her future. He “suffered a fractured skull” and underwent a long recovery, as quoted in a report by CNN.Her political command earned both admiration and fear. She held a tight grip on her caucus, rarely losing votes and exercising sharp strategic discipline. Even as she rarely highlighted her role in breaking political barriers, Pelosi once said she aimed to show women “you do not get pushed around. You don’t run away from the fight.”From fighting HIV/AIDS in her first speech on the House floor to passing enormous legislation and leading the impeachment efforts against Trump, Pelosi has spanned seven presidencies and seismic shifts in American politics.Now, as she prepares to leave Congress, Pelosi remains a towering figure, historically powerful, politically polarizing, and financially formidable.FAQsHow much is Nancy Pelosi's net worth?Estimates place her household wealth in the multiple-hundred-million-dollar range, largely through investments.Why is Pelosi retiring?After nearly 40 years, she’s choosing not to run again and says she looks forward to her final year serving San Francisco.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! 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