The approval rating for Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is dropping amid increased concerns over crime in her city.
A poll from the Washington Post, surveying 904 residents between Feb. 2-14, found that the Democrat had a 58% approval rating, a 9-point drop from the 67% she had in 2019 and 2017. Meanwhile, 36% of residents said they felt that crime and violence was one of the biggest problems plaguing the district, an 18-point increase from 18% in 2019.
When voters were asked how well they thought Bowser was doing in terms of reducing the crime in the city, a net 73% said “not good/poor,” while 23% were in the “excellent/good” category.
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In terms of how well Bowser was doing to address homelessness in the city, 64% said “not good/poor,” while 32% said “excellent/good.” She received similar marks for affordable housing. When polled on Bowser’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, 27% said “not good/poor,” and 72% were in the “excellent/good” category.
Bowser announced in a Twitter post Nov. 4 that she was seeking a reelection bid for another four years as mayor of the city.
Bowser will face Democratic challengers in the primary such as Trayon White, a local politician who has represented the 8th Ward on the City Council since 2016, and Robert White, a council member at large.
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DC residents know how to rise to a challenge. When the pandemic upended our lives, we didn’t panic, rather we put on our masks, took care of our neighbors & persevered. When Trump attacked us with rubber bullets & tear gas..
— Muriel Bowser (@MurielBowser) November 4, 2021
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When polled on whom they would vote for if the election were tomorrow, 47% said they’d vote for Bowser, 19% said they’d vote for Robert White, and 17% said they would vote for Trayon White.
The margin of error for the survey was plus or minus 4 points.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Bowser for comment.
