Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House, announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, expressing gratitude for her time representing San Francisco. In her farewell video, she encouraged the city to continue participating in democracy and fighting for American ideals. Pelosi, who served as a key ally to Presidents Obama and Biden, will leave a competitive seat open in a district that has not seen a contested race in decades. Her decision follows California’s Prop 50, paving the way for new leadership as she concludes her historic political career.
