Pelosi, who has served in Congress since 1987, already had two primary challengers ahead of her Thursday announcement. More candidates are expected to join the race.

Ms. Pelosi, who broke the House’s glass ceiling after learning rough-and-tumble politics in the D’Alesandro family business in Baltimore, always counseled her troops to “know their why” — their true motivation for entering politics and government.

As Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement, it’s worth examining her legacy and where the Democratic Party stands today, writes.

Nancy Pelosi is reportedly set for retirement and won't be seeking reelection in 2026.

After 39 years, Nancy Pelosi is bidding farewell to San Francisco. The longtime congresswoman announced early Thursday morning that she will retire in 2027, paving a pathway for a new generation of Democrats to take the stage in California.

Nancy Pelosi, the California congresswoman who broke barriers as the only woman ever to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced that she will not seek reelection for her seat in Congress.