Some Democrats think Pelosi stays if Democrats win

As questions swirl around the future of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Democrats on Capitol Hill say the Speaker's fate might hinge directly on the party’s success in next month's elections.

Pelosi, 82, had promised to bow out of her leadership spot at the end of this term, and many Democrats expect she’ll follow through, particularly if Republicans flip control of the lower chamber, as is widely expected.

But if Democrats defy the odds and keep their House majorit...