US EditionD.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will will not run for re-election
- On Tuesday, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not seek a fourth term, telling NBC-4 Washington in an interview that aired Tuesday.
- Telling NBC Washington, Bowser said she made the decision for her family and to try something else while she still has energy.
- She highlighted lower unemployment and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge used by more than 70,000 commuters daily, as well as the $3700 million Capital One Arena renovation and the $3.7 billion Washington Commanders deal.
- Her decision opens the door to possible candidates, with Robert White Jr. and Brooke Pinto running for US House delegate before November 2026; Bowser's term ends Jan. 2, 2027.
- While critical, Bowser cooperated with federal efforts last year, acknowledging the National Guard and Metropolitan Police Department helped reduce crime in Washington, D.C.
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After three terms of office it is over: Muriel Bowser does not run again as mayor of Washington, D.C. The Democrat does not mention one reason. Finally, she had to master a balancing act in dealing with Donald Trump.
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will not seek a 4th term
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Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will not seek reelection
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