""I will not be seeking reelection to Congress," Pelosi said in a video address to voters. Pelosi, appearing upbeat and forward-looking as images of her decades of accomplishments filled the frames, said she would finish out her final year in office. And she left those who sent her to Congress with a call to action to carry on the legacy of agenda-setting both in the U.S. and around the world."
"The decision, while not fully unexpected, ricocheted across Washington, and California, as a seasoned generation of political leaders is stepping aside ahead of next year's midterm elections. Former President Barack Obama said Pelosi will go down in history as "one of the best speakers the House of Representatives has ever had." Pelosi, 85, remains a political powerhouse and played a pivotal role with California's redistricting effort, Prop 50, and the party's comeback in this week's election."
Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House and will finish out her final year in office. She has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years and served as the first woman Speaker of the House, becoming a powerful figure in American politics. Pelosi urged San Francisco residents to remain active in democracy and continue agenda-setting domestically and internationally. The decision reverberated across Washington and California as an older political generation steps aside ahead of the midterms. At 85, Pelosi remains politically active, helped shape Prop 50 and recent party gains, prompting a succession battle and questions about future leadership.
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