On Monday, a representative for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-California) emphasized her unwavering dedication to the California redistricting ballot initiative, even as speculation swirls regarding her intentions for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

Ian Krager, who serves as Pelosi’s communications director, conveyed through a post on the platform X that Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, is concentrating entirely on her goal of securing a victory for the “Yes on 50” campaign in California. He made it clear that any decisions or announcements concerning her political future will be deferred until the conclusion of Tuesday’s election.

“Any talk regarding her future plans beyond this mission is nothing more than speculation,” Krager stated, underscoring the present focus on the ballot initiative.

In a follow-up to his initial post, Krager shared a Chinese proverb: “Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know,” hinting at the uncertainty surrounding Pelosi’s future moves.

Meanwhile, a report from NBC News highlighted that several Democrats from both California and the House are bracing for the possibility that Pelosi might opt out of running for reelection. Last month, she informed the San Francisco Examiner that she would hold off on any announcements regarding her plans for 2026 until the outcome of the ballot initiative is determined.

The initiative, Proposition 50, would transfer control of redistricting in the Golden State from an independent commission to the state legislature. The initiative, backed by Pelosi and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), was added to the ballot in response to the GOP-led Texas legislature redrawing its congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

Pelosi, 85, filed for reelection in November 2024, just over a week after securing a 19th full term in Congress. According to quarterly reports her campaign filed to the Federal Election Commission, Pelosi’s operation received over $2 million in contributions from January through the end of September.

She has not, however, publicly announced her intention to run again in California’s 11th district.

Multiple challengers have also entered the Democratic primary in Pelosi’s district, including state Rep. Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabati, a former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

According to an internal poll conducted for Chakrabati’s campaign in September, 51 percent of respondents in the 11th district said that while they supported Pelosi in the past, it is “time for a change.”