"I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress, and I have always honored the song of St. Francis, Lord make an instrument of thy peace, the anthem of our city. That is why I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know. I will not be seeking reelection to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative."
"With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative. As we go forward, 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, and now we must continue to do so by remaining full participants in our Democracy and fighting for the American ideals we hold dear."
Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection and will leave Congress in January 2027, ending a 40-year career representing San Francisco. She is 85 and announced the decision in a video featuring present-day and historical shots of San Francisco and addressing residents directly. Pelosi invoked the city's anthem and urged San Franciscans to know their power, remain active participants in democracy, and continue leading on American ideals. She expressed gratitude and said she looks forward to her final year of service. Her decision ends months of speculation and opens the San Francisco House seat, with state Senator Scott Wiener already announcing his candidacy.
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