Nancy Pelosi, San Francisco
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Today, we break down how Prop. 50 will change U.S. House districts in the Bay, Santa Clara County’s Measure A, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s retirement announcement after nearly 40 years representing San Francisco.
The 85-year-old Democratic leader didn't say why she isn't running for reelection. It comes as one lawmaker recently announced his bid for her seat.
Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, Christine, is widely rumored to be contemplating a run for her mother’s San Francisco-based seat and would likely be a top contender if she were to jump into
Saikat Chakrabarti, 39, a software engineer and co-founder of the progressive organization Justice Democrats and president of New Consensus, announced his run against Pelosi in February. He has had a successful behind-the-scenes political campaign career, as well as in software engineering. He is a Harvard University graduate.
Nancy Pelosi’s 38-year congressional career transformed San Francisco, steered historic laws and cemented her place as one of the most influential leaders in U.S. history.