US House Speaker Pelosi Seeks Re-election in November

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the only woman ever to lead the lower chamber, announced Tuesday she is running for reelection in November.

Pelosi posted a video to her campaign Twitter account, dismissing speculation she would not seek a 17th term in the upcoming mid-terms despite pundits' predictions that Republicans are likely to take back the House in November.

https://twitter.com/TeamPelosi/status/1486097075142021128

"This election is crucial. Nothing less is a stake than our democracy," Pelosi said after mentioning the Jan. 6 insurrection against the Capitol. "But as we say: 'We don't agonize, we organize!' And that is why I am running for reelection for Congress and respectfully seek your support."

Moreover, the speaker highlighted a number of issues Congress needs to keep working on, including health care climate change policies, affordable housing and infrastructure.

She also referenced justice in policing and voting rights in her announcement, alluding to a police reform bill that failed to pass the Senate in September and the ongoing fight for voting rights expansions.