Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, bringing an end to her mayoral tenure once her third term expires in January 2027.
Bowser, a Democrat who has served as mayor since 2015, has been under scrutiny this year after crime in Washington became a national topic, leading President Donald Trump to federalize the district in August. The mayor has gone back and forth with Trump, but has largely struck a placating tone with his administration.
“It has been the honor of my life to be your Mayor. Together, we have built a legacy of success of which I am intensely proud. With a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not seek a fourth term. For the next 12 months, let’s run through the tape and keep winning for DC,” Bowser wrote on X.
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Bowser has served in district leadership for much of the 21st century. Before she won her first mayoral election, she served on the Council of the District of Columbia since 2007.
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