Bowser forgoes reelection bid after more than 10 years as DC mayor

Published November 25, 2025 2:47pm ET



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 Metropolitan Police Department in August. The mayor has gone back and forth with Trump, but has largely struck a placating tone with his administration.

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