Report: Rep. Nancy Pelosi May Not Seek Reelection

Democrats are bracing for a major shift as Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California is widely expected to step away from Congress at the end of her current term, concluding nearly four decades representing San Francisco. Multiple Democratic officials told NBC News that her retirement will likely be announced shortly after Tuesday’s elections, marking the end of one of the longest and most consequential careers in congressional leadership.

Pelosi, who at 85 has led her party through triumphs and turmoil alike, served twice as Speaker of the House — the first woman ever to hold that gavel — and became an enduring figure of the Democratic establishment. Her exit would leave a void that reshapes the balance of power within the party, as Democrats prepare for a generational transition.

Adding to speculation, Pelosi has quietly allowed potential successors to mobilize. She has not discouraged state Sen. Scott Wiener or tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti from preparing for primary bids, even as her campaign committee still holds millions of dollars.

Close associates say she has all but acknowledged the coming change. In a recent lighthearted comment, she quipped that she hopes to be around to witness Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries “sworn in as the first Black House speaker ‘if she’s still allowed on the floor.’”

Her communications team has refused to confirm the reports. Spokesman Ian Krager said only that Pelosi remains “fully focused” on advancing Proposition 50 — the Democratic-backed ballot initiative on redistricting that the party sees as vital to reclaiming control of the House.

Speaking with the San Francisco Examiner, Pelosi emphasized that the measure remains her primary goal. “The best antidote to poison,” she said, referencing Republican-led redistricting efforts in states like Texas and their attempts to block President Donald Trump’s agenda.

{Matzav.com}