Nancy Pelosi

Bio

Nancy Patricia Pelosi is an American politician who was the 52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first female elected speaker and the first woman to lead a major political party in either chamber of Congress, heading the House Democrats from 2003 to 2023. Her 20 years as a House party leader are tied with Joe Martin's as the second-longest after Sam Rayburn. Pelosi is in her 20th term, having served in the House since 1987, representing California's 11th congressional district, which includes most of San Francisco. She is the dean of California's congressional delegation.

Overall lean (DW-NOMINATE)

Issue profile

Each issue runs left ↔ right, scored from how the member voted on bills tagged to that issue (−1…+1). Issues with too few votes are blank. Overall lean uses DW-NOMINATE.

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Latest news

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  Who Benefits From Mallory McMorrow’s Exit in the Michigan Senate Race?

  In Michigan’s Democratic race for U.S. Senate, state Senator Mallory McMorrow was caught in the middle of—and ultimately squeezed out by—centrist Haley Stevens and progressive populist Abdul El-Sayed. Now, with McMorrow having suspended her campaign on Sunday…

  The New Republic · July 8, 2026
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  Nancy Pelosi Institute Opening at UC-Berkeley Where She’ll Teach Course About Congress

  “The Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy, or NPI, will be a hub for research, teaching and civic engagement rooted in a shared commitment to advancing the public good” The post Nancy Pelosi Institute Opening at UC-Berkeley Where She’ll Teach C…

  Legalinsurrection.com · July 8, 2026
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  UC Berkeley Opening Nancy Pelosi Institute, Where She’ll Teach

  The University of California, Berkeley, is partnering with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to launch a “nonpartisan institute” named after her, the university announced in a news release last week. Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House in American history,…

  Inside Higher Ed · July 7, 2026
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  (VIDEO) Paul Pelosi Faces Possible License Suspension After Napa County, California Hit-and-Run Crash

  Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, involved in a hit-and-run in Napa County. He faces potential misdemeanor charges and a driver's license review. No injuries were reported.

  Ibtimes.com.au · July 6, 2026

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