Former Speaker Pelosi throws out first pitch at Nationals' Pride night
The 83-year-old walked in front of the mound and tossed a pitch to the Nationals' bald eagle mascot in front of home plate.
LEARN MOREPosted: 1:41 p.m. EDT Sep 8, 2023
Rep. Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.
The former House speaker, 83, made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.
“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery,” Pelosi said in a tweet. “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.”
First elected to Congress in 1987, the Democratic leader made history by becoming the first female speaker in 2007, and in 2019 she regained the speaker's gavel. After Democrats lost the House to Republicans in 2022, Pelosi stepped down from her leadership position, passing the torch to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
Pelosi led the party through substantial legislative achievements, including passage of the Affordable Care Act, as well as turbulent times with two impeachments of former President Donald Trump.
The announcement quells any talk of retirement for the long-serving leader who, with the honorific title of speaker emeritus, remains an influential leader, pivotal party figure and vast fundraiser for Democrats.
