Overview
- Pelosi said in a video she will not seek reelection and will complete her term, which ends on Jan. 3, 2027.
- The 85-year-old was the first woman to serve as House speaker, helped pass the Affordable Care Act, led two Trump impeachments, and created the Jan. 6 committee.
- Her decision came two days after voters approved Proposition 50, a Pelosi-backed redistricting measure intended to boost Democrats in 2026 and now facing a federal GOP lawsuit.
- An open 2026 contest for her deep-blue San Francisco seat is underway, with Democrat Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabarti already declaring campaigns.
- Reaction broke along party lines as President Donald Trump labeled her “corrupt” and “evil,” while Democrats including Hakeem Jeffries praised her career.