Longtime U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced Wednesday that she does not intend to seek reelection in 2026.

"I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress, and I have always honored the song of St. Francis, who would make me an instrument of thy peace, the anthem of our city. That is why I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know, I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative," Pelosi said in a video released by her office that spoke directly to her constituents.

Her decision to end her tenure opens a critical post representing California's heavily Democratic 11th District, which covers much of San Francisco. So far two Democrats are participating in the primary

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