Former US House Speaker Pelosi running for re-election to Congress
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[September 09, 2023]
By Richard Cowan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of
Representatives, on Friday announced she would run for re-election to
her San Francisco congressional seat.
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U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) talks to reporters about
Election Day results in races for the House of Representatives, at
Democratic National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill in
Washington, U.S., November 3, 2020. Alyssa Schukar/Pool via REUTERS/File
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"Now more than ever our city needs us to advance San Francisco
values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to
show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and
justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and
respectfully ask for your vote," Pelosi said in a statement on
X, formerly known as Twitter.
CONTEXT
Pelosi, a Democrat who twice served as House speaker, is the
first woman to hold the position that is second in line for the
presidency if the president is incapacitated.
Following the 2022 congressional elections, Pelosi announced she
would no longer seek a Democratic Party leadership position in
the House, while continuing to serve as a representative.
Her strong campaign fundraising abilities that also benefit
fellow Democrats are well-known in Washington political circles.
Pelosi was first elected to the House in 1987.
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
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