Former AOC aide announces 2026 challenge to Nancy Pelosi

Aformer aide to Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez on Wednesday announced that he is challenging former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her deep blue seat in San Francisco in 2026.

Pelosi has consistently represented her district in the House since 1987, and served as House speaker for nearly 20 years. The 84-year-old has filed paperwork to run for reelection in 2026, but has not publicly commented on the race so far. She easily won reelection in November.

Ocasio-Cortez's former chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, who is 39, praised Pelosi's storied career in his announcement, but said it was time for a new generation of lawmakers. He also cited Pelosi's efforts to keep the New Yorker from serving as the top Democrat on the House Oversight panel.

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