House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will not seek reelection in 2026, marking an end to a decadeslong career that made her the first female speaker of the House.

The news comes after a few weeks of speculation that she may not seek a 21st term in the House after California state Sen. Scott Wiener launched a primary bid against the longtime congresswoman in late October.

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