Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection after historic career as first woman House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman elected Speaker of the House, said Thursday she will not seek another term in the House of Representatives.
The longtime California Democrat made the announcement in a . She will continue to represent San Francisco in Congress through her current term, which ends in 2027.
"With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative as we go forward," Pelosi said.
In her nearly 40 years in Congress, Pelosi is known for making history on and off the House floor. She broke the glass ceiling multiple times, serving in several house leadership roles, and becoming the first and only woman House Speaker, a position she held four times.
"My message to the city I love is this: San Francisco, know your power. We have made history. We have made progress. We have always led the way," she added, "And now we must continue to do so by remaining full participants in our democracy and fighting for the American ideals we hold dear. In doing so, we ensure that our city shines on as a beacon of hope, justice, and peace for the country and for generations to come."
Pelosi played a central role in every major Democratic piece of legislation of the last two decades and championed bills that advanced her core issues of civil rights, health care, and immigration – with a focus on improving the lives of children.
Pelosi often served as a foil for Republicans, publicly sparring with President Donald Trump, but she was also not afraid to go against her own party.
She opposed both wars in Iraq and made a trip to Taiwan amid protests from China during her last stint as speaker.
Pelosi stepped down from a leadership role after Democrats lost the House in 2022.
