Here's how long Nancy Pelosi has been in office and how that compares to her colleagues

After nearly 38 and a half years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi announced she would not seek reelection in 2026.

When she leaves office in 2027, Pelosi will have served just under 40 years in all.

The Democrat representing California first took office in June of 1987. With multiple terms as either the speaker or Democratic leader of the House, she’s had a notable career in the role.

Times have changed, too. When she first took office in the 100th term of the House of Representatives, she was one of 23 women in the position. It’s since quintupled, with 125 women currently serving in the 119th House of Representatives.

She sits amidst the top 40 members of the U.S. House by amount of time served in history, and fifth among active members. Pelosi has served the sec