Former US House speaker and Democrat Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not seek re-election, bringing an end to four decades of her career. Pelosi, 85, has represented San Francisco and was the first woman to serve as speaker of the House. In a video address shared on her social media account, Pelosi said she would complete her current term but not contest the next election. “I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. My message to the city I love is this: San Francisco, know your power. We have made history and progress, and we must continue to lead the way.” The announcement comes just two days after one of her major political wins in recent years, the approval of a California ballot measure that reshapes the state’s congressional map to give Democrats an edg

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