By — Erica Werner, Associated Press Erica Werner, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-democrats-re-elect-pelosi-leader Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter House Democrats re-elect Pelosi as leader Politics Nov 30, 2016 11:59 AM EDT WASHINGTON — House Democrats have re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader. The California lawmaker, who has led the party since 2002, turned back a challenge from Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan on Wednesday. Her win came despite disenchantment among some in the Democratic caucus over the party’s disappointing performance in the elections earlier this month. Democrats will remain in the minority in the House and Senate next year and won’t have the presidency as a bulwark against Republicans. Democrats were also choosing other leaders during the closed-door session that was expected to take several hours. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Erica Werner, Associated Press Erica Werner, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — House Democrats have re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader. The California lawmaker, who has led the party since 2002, turned back a challenge from Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan on Wednesday. Her win came despite disenchantment among some in the Democratic caucus over the party’s disappointing performance in the elections earlier this month. Democrats will remain in the minority in the House and Senate next year and won’t have the presidency as a bulwark against Republicans. Democrats were also choosing other leaders during the closed-door session that was expected to take several hours. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now