SAN FRANCISCO - The news that Nancy Pelosi will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress has created speculation about who will fill her seat, with some asking whether a former San Francisco Mayor might throw their hat in the ring.

London Breed , who held the city’s top office from 2018 to 2025, told KTVU she is seriously considering a run for Nancy Pelosi’s house seat.

Breed stressed that she has not made any decisions but is having conversations with people, including San Franciscans, about their thoughts. She said she wants to continue working in public service and serving San Francisco.

Breed's time as mayor

The backstory:

Breed became the mayor of San Francisco following the death of her predecessor, Ed Lee. The then-president of the board of supervisors, Breed briefly

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