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
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