Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election to Congress and will retire when her term concludes in early 2027, the San Francisco Representative announced on Thursday.

“For decades, I’ve cherished the privilege of representing our magnificent city in the United States Congress,” Pelosi said in a video dedicated to San Francisco. “With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud Representative.”

Pelosi has served as the Representative for San Francisco since 1987. She made history as the first—and only—female Speaker of the House in 2007, which cemented her legacy as a powerful Democratic figure in Congress.

The 85-year-old announced her retirement in a video highlighting historic wins—from the passage of the Affordable Care Act (A

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