Former US speaker, Nancy Pelosi confirmed speculations on Friday about her seeking another term in the next election.
According to her, she will seek a 20th term as Democrats fight to regain control of the House.
“Now more than ever our city needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery,” Pelosi posted on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
“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.”
At 83, Pelosi is older than President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
First elected in 1986, Pelosi was selected as the House Democratic leader in 2002 and became the first female speaker in 2007.
She was part of a powerful group of Northern California women political leaders, along with Sen. Dianne Feinstein and former Sen. Barbara Boxer.
She was attacked last year by pro-Trump supporters and her husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked by a hammer-wielding assailant at the couple’s San Francisco home.
