DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will not search re-election for fourth time period in workplace

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced on Tuesday she is going to not search re-election for a fourth time period, ending her decade-long reign within the nation’s capital.

The Democrat, who beforehand represented the 4th ward as a member of the D.C. Council, shared the information in a video posted to social media.

“My fellow Washingtonians, for 10 years, you and I’ve labored collectively on an bold agenda to revive religion in our authorities and make sure that each D.C. resident will get the honest shot they deserve,” Bowser stated. “To maintain that promise, we took huge swings, preserving D.C. groups in D.C., elevating enrollment and commencement charges in our faculties, and investing more cash in housing than another metropolis or state, creating 36,000 houses.”

She added her administration drove unemployment to its lowest ranges, achieved sturdy reserves and accomplished the biggest infrastructure venture in metropolis historical past with the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

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“We additionally introduced our metropolis again from the ravages of a world pandemic, and summoned our collective power to face tall towards bullies who threaten our very autonomy, whereas preserving house rule. That’s our North Star,” Bowser stated. “… Seeking to the longer term, I do know we have laid the groundwork for others to construct upon, to reshape and develop D.C.’s financial system, set up D.C. because the 51st state, and defend our investments in reasonably priced housing, transportation, public security and public faculties.

“… While you positioned your belief in me 10 years in the past, you gave me a rare alternative to have a constructive affect on my hometown. On daily basis since, I’ve cherished the chance and have fortunately given all my ardour and vitality to the job that I really like. Collectively, you and I’ve constructed a legacy of success, of which I am intensely proud, and for the following 12 months, let’s run by way of the tape and hold successful for D.C.”

The announcement got here months after Bowser pushed again on President Donald Trump‘s plans to deploy Nationwide Guard troops to revive public security within the capital.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (R), joined by Chief of Police on the Metropolitan Police Division Pamela Smith, speaks at a press convention after President Donald Trump introduced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Division on the Wilson Constructing on Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.  (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Photographs)

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In August, she admitted the success of the federal crime crackdown, noting she appreciated the surge of officers that “improve what [the Metropolitan Police Department] has been capable of do on this metropolis.”

“Having extra federal legislation enforcement officers on the road — [has led to] having extra stops that acquired to unlawful weapons,” Bowser stated throughout a previous information convention. “We predict that there’s extra accountability within the system, or at the least perceived accountability within the system, that’s driving down unlawful conduct. We all know that we’ve had fewer gun crimes, fewer homicides, and we’ve skilled an excessive discount in carjackings.”

Nonetheless, she famous there was a “break in belief” between the group and police, criticizing the usage of masked ICE brokers in neighborhoods.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser served town for ten years. (Muriel Bowser by way of X)

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The following D.C. mayoral election might be held Nov. 3, 2026.

Axios reported final month D.C. Council members Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George have been floating potential mayoral runs.

Fox Information Digital’s Alexander Corridor contributed to this report.