Nancy Pelosi will not seek a role in Democratic leadership —she’s done.
During a speech on the House floor on Thursday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed she would “not seek re-election as Democratic leader of our caucus in the next Congress.” She will continue to represent San Francisco.
From Fox News:
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek re-election as leader of the House Democratic Conference after nearly 20 years at the helm, after her party narrowly lost the majority in the chamber in the midterm elections.
The 82-year-old Californian made the announcement Thursday on the House floor. Speculation had grown in recent days about Pelosi’s future after her husband, Paul, was violently attacked at their San Francisco home and Democrats lost control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections.
Pelosi has led House Democrats since 2003, including two four-year stints as speaker.
President Biden called Pelosi last week after election results started coming in; “I hope you stick,” Biden is said to have told her in a phone call. “I know it’s family first, but I hope you stick.” While Democrats performed far better than expected in the midterm elections, Republicans still took control of the House.
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BREAKING NEWS: Nancy Pelosi announces she will 'not seek re-election' as leader after Democrats lose House majority. https://t.co/zs1eEAFQEO pic.twitter.com/Sv7Kji20cp
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