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Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, the first female speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has announced that she will not seek reelection next year and will retire after nearly four decades in office.
The 85-year-old announced Thursday that she would be bringing her tenure in Congress to a close, which will have spanned 39 years by the time she leaves office.
“I will not be seeking reelection to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your representative," she stated in a video to her constituents quoted by The Washington Post.
She will continue to hold her seat in Congress, representing the San Francisco area, throughout the duration of her term.
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The 85-year-old announced Thursday that she would be bringing her tenure in Congress to a close, which will have spanned 39 years by the time she leaves office.
“I will not be seeking reelection to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your representative," she stated in a video to her constituents quoted by The Washington Post.
She will continue to hold her seat in Congress, representing the San Francisco area, throughout the duration of her term.
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Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress after nearly 4 decades in office
Democratic Rep Nancy Pelosi of California, the first female speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has announced that she will not seek reelection next year and will retire after