Nancy Pelosi, Congress and House
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Her replacement could very well be Jewish, as well: California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a co-chair of the state’s Jewish caucus, launched his own bid for Congress weeks before Pelosi’s announcement, saying he would challenge Pelosi if she ran again.
Pelosi, who has served in Congress since 1987, already had two primary challengers ahead of her Thursday announcement. More candidates are expected to join the race.