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Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After 40 Years in Politics

11/8/2025

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Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement, effective January 2027, after four decades.
She was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House.
At 85, she reflected on her career and commitment to San Francisco constituents.
Her tenure included the Affordable Care Act and two impeachments of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Pelosi's retirement opens a race for California's 11th District, with candidates Saikat Chakrabarti and Scott Wiener.

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Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement, effective January 2027, after four decades.
She was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House.
At 85, she reflected on her career and commitment to San Francisco constituents.
Her tenure included the Affordable Care Act and two impeachments of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Pelosi's retirement opens a race for California's 11th District, with candidates Saikat Chakrabarti and Scott Wiener.