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California Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who served as the country’s first female speaker of the House, announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing to an end her nearly four-decade career in Congress.
The 85-year-old San Francisco congresswoman made the announcement in a video published on social media on Thursday.
“For decades, I’ve cherished the privilege of representing our magnificent city in the United States Congress,” she said. “I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know I will not be seeking re-election to Congress.”
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