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A look at the legacy and influence Nancy Pelosi will leave behind when she retires

NPR | By Scott Shafer,
Leila Fadel
Published September 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

Rep. Nancy Pelosi will retire following the 2026 midterm elections, ending her almost 40-year career in Congress, but leaving a lasting influence on U.S. politics.

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Scott Shafer
Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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