Mayor of Washington, D.C. Muriel Bowser said she is not seeking a fourth term in a video posted on X. (Muriel Bowser via X)
"We also brought our city back from the ravages of a global pandemic, and summoned our collective strength to stand tall against bullies who threaten our very autonomy, while preserving home rule. That is our North Star," Bowser said. "… Looking to the future, I know we've laid the groundwork for others to build upon, to reshape and grow D.C.'s economy, establish D.C. as the 51st state, and protect our investments in affordable housing, transportation, public safety and public schools.
"… When you placed your trust in me 10 years ago, you gave me an extraordinary opportunity to have a positive impact on my hometown. Every day since, I've cherished the opportunity and have happily given all my passion and energy to the job that I love. Together, you and I have built a legacy of success, of which I'm intensely proud, and for the next 12 months, let's run through the tape and keep winning for D.C."
The announcement came months after Bowser pushed back on President Donald Trump's plans to deploy National Guard troops to restore public safety in the capital.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser served the city for ten years. (Muriel Bowser via X)
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The next D.C. mayoral election will be held Nov. 3, 2026.
Axios reported last month D.C. Council members Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George have been floating potential mayoral runs.
Fox News Digital's Alexander Hall contributed to this report.
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