Nancy Pelosi’s historic tenure as the Democratic Party’s longest-serving House leader is coming to an end. The 82-year-old California Democrat, who became the first female Speaker of the House in 2007 and has since served on and off in that position, announced on Thursday that she won’t seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress. “For me, the hour’s come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect,” she said in a speech. “And I am grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome responsibility.” Read more about Pelosi’s role and the future of the party she has led for years at the link in bio.