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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Bernadette B. Tixon

What Pelosi's Rumored Exit Means for House Democrats in 2026 and Beyond

Nancy Pelosi, first elected to Congress during the Reagan era, is reportedly preparing to retire after decades as a leading force in the Democratic Party. (Credit: Screenshot from YouTube)

Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House and one of the most influential Democrats of the last half-century, is widely rumored to be preparing for retirement. While her office has not confirmed the reports, multiple Democratic sources suggest that the 85-year-old congresswoman may step down after the 2025 California special election, marking the end of a political era that began during the Reagan administration.

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