WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to become speaker of the U.S. House, turning major policy initiatives into law under two Democratic presidents and twice leading efforts to impeach President Donald Trump, said Thursday that she is not seeking reelection.

Pelosi, 87, announced her plans in a video message to constituents of her San Francisco-area district. "San Franciscans, know your power," she exhorted. "We have made history. We have made progress. We have led the way."

Pelosi's career has epitomized a surge in women’s political power in Washington. She was first elected to her San Francisco-area House seat in 1987, at age 47, when there were 23 female members in the 435-seat House. She will conclude her career at the end of the 2025-26 congressional session, in which 126 Hous

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