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Nancy Pelosi Retires: A Legacy of Leadership Ends

11/6/2025

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Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita, announced she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, ending nearly 40 years in Congress.
In a video address, she urged San Francisco residents to continue advocating for democracy and American ideals.
As the first woman to serve as House Speaker, Pelosi's departure follows Democrats' 2022 loss of the House and signals a leadership shift toward a new generation.

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Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita, announced she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, ending nearly 40 years in Congress.
In a video address, she urged San Francisco residents to continue advocating for democracy and American ideals.
As the first woman to serve as House Speaker, Pelosi's departure follows Democrats' 2022 loss of the House and signals a leadership shift toward a new generation.