Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco), 86 and retiring, is still a political influence in the Bay Area, as seen by her ...

State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan were the top two finishers in the open primary to represent San Francisco ...

Dozens of legislators are already confirmed to not return to the next Congress as voters prepare to elect all 435 ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s retirement triggered a competitive primary race to succeed her in San Francisco’s congressional district—pitting several well-known progressives against each other ...

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The first female speaker of the House endorsed Connie Chan for her seat in Congress, telling NBC News in an exclusive ...

Learn about the life and legacy of Barney Frank, the influential Massachusetts representative known for his advocacy work in ...

Former US Congressman Barney Frank, a trailblazer for LGBT rights and financial reform, passed away at 86.

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Endorsements from political powers are virtually nil in the crowded California gubernatorial primary race. Recent polls show a tight race between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra.

Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler are retiring, prompting competitive races to succeed them. Whoever wins their seats could tap big donors and shape the Democratic Party. By Benjamin Oreskes and Heather ...

SAN FRANCISCO — As long-time U.S. House Rep. Nancy Pelosi heads into retirement, a slew of candidates are battling it out to replace the influential congresswoman. Of the 11 on the June 2 ballot, ...