Representative Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she plans to retire after her term ends in 2027. Her announcement comes after spending nearly four decades representing San Francisco in Congress. Pelosi, the first and only woman elected House speaker, will leave her imprint in California politics as a tough yet honorable adversary for Republicans. “When you go on the floor, you welcome the vitality of differences of opinion and debate, and hopefully you can find your common ground,” Pelosi told KQED’s Political Breakdown in 2023.
Marisa, Scott and Guy reflect on Pelosi’s legacy, the race to fill her seat and what her retirement means for California Democrats heading into the 2026 gubernatorial race and midterm elections.
Watch Political Breakdown’s previous live interview with Nancy Pelosi.
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