Democrats are quietly preparing for the possible retirement of Nancy Pelosi, the long-time face of the party in Congress and one of the most formidable political figures in modern American history. At 85, the Speaker Emerita is expected to announce her future plans after Tuesday’s elections, which will include a key ballot measure, Proposition 50, that could reshape California’s congressional map. Pelosi has represented San Francisco for almost four decades and has yet to say if she will run again in 2026. Still, talk is growing among Democrats in Washington and back home in California that she might finally call it a day. Multiple party insiders told NBC News they believe Pelosi will not seek another term. “I wish she would stay for 10 more years,” said one California Democrat. “

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