(CNN) Rep.-elect Abigail Spanberger of Virginia said Friday she would vote against House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on the floor of the House, marking at least 18 Democrats who have publicly and recently committed to opposing the California lawmaker's bid to return to being House speaker.

Democrats will meet the week after Thanksgiving to pick their next leaders, but there will still need to be floor vote once the new Congress is sworn in in January. How many members choose to vote "present" as opposed to for a specific candidate could impact the majority threshold and Pelosi could win with fewer than 218 votes on the floor.

"I've been very clear about my position and that remains the same," she said. "I will be voting but I will not be voting for her."

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