Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. The decision concludes nearly four decades of service in Congress and closes a defining chapter in Democratic Party leadership.
Pelosi, 85, revealed her plans in a public video address, confirming that she will serve out her current term but will not appear on the ballot next year. "It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of San Francisco," she said, urging her constituents to remain engaged in the democratic process and continue advancing the values she has long championed.
