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Democrats Won Big on Tuesday. What Does This Mean for 2026?

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Los Angeles, CA - November 04: People react to election results during an election night party held by the Democratic Socialists of America - LA chapter at The Greyhound on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

It’s the end of an era in San Francisco politics. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she’ll retire from Congress after nearly four decades, marking the end of a remarkable career.

Marisa and Scott talk with Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, about Pelosi’s legacy and what her departure means for California’s political power in Washington. They also break down Democrats’ strong showing in Tuesday’s elections and what those results signal heading into the 2026 midterms.

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