House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) won the race to lead the Democratic caucus on Wednesday, beating back a challenge by Rep. Tim Ryan (Ohio) in a contest that became a vote of confidence in her continued stewardship and an early proxy battle over the future of the Democratic Party.

Ryan, a seven-term backbencher, launched his bid to lead House Democrats two weeks ago in response to the party’s disappointing November election results. But Pelosi always maintained she would easily win reelection.

News Alert Wed., Nov. 30, 2016 11:44 a.m.     Pelosi beats back challenge, is chosen as House Democratic leader House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) won the race to lead the Democratic caucus on Wednesday, beating back a challenge by Rep. Tim Ryan (Ohio) in a contest that became a vote of confidence in her continued stewardship and an early proxy battle over the future of the Democratic Party. Ryan, a seven-term backbencher, launched his bid to lead House Democrats two weeks ago in response to the party’s disappointing November election results. But Pelosi always maintained she would easily win reelection. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | World | Health/Science/Environment | Sports | National | Entertainment | Politics | Economy/Business. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Politics | Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Business | Local Crime/Safety | Local Weather. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071