The 85-year-old Democratic leader didn't say why she isn't running for reelection. It comes as one lawmaker recently announced his bid for her seat.

Saikat Chakrabarti, 39, a software engineer and co-founder of the progressive organization Justice Democrats and president of New Consensus, announced his run against Pelosi in February. He has had a successful behind-the-scenes political campaign career, as well as in software engineering. He is a Harvard University graduate.

Rob Bonta told POLITICO he will support Wiener, a prominent state lawmaker vying to represent San Francisco in the House.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi participate in a prayer vigil at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2022 in Washington, D.C., one year after supporters of President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol Building in an attempt to disrupt the confirmation of the electoral college win for Joe Biden.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives

There is renewed buzz on Capitol Hill that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is preparing to announce that she will not seek reelection -- though sources stress that the decision is Pelosi's alone and the fuss about her political future is just speculation until she makes an announcement.

Democratic lawmaker Nancy Pelosi has launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on the eve of key elections for her party, including a vote in California on a proposal for midcycle redistricting in response to redistricting by Republicans in Texas and elsewhere.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the former Speaker and longtime Democratic House leader, said she is confident she would win reelection if she decided to run again in 2026. “I have no doubt that if