Pelosi Announces 2024 Reelection Bid as Democrats Aim to Regain House Majority

Nancy Pelosi announced she will run for reelection to Congress in 2024 as Democrats aim to regain the House majority.
Pelosi, 83, has represented her San Francisco district for over 35 years and was the first female Speaker of the House.
She led Democrats through major legislative achievements like the Affordable Care Act and two impeachments of President Trump.
Though no longer Speaker, Pelosi remains an influential leader, party figure, and prolific fundraiser for Democrats.
Her reelection bid signals she has no plans to retire as Democrats work to flip the House back to their control in 2024.

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