After a decade at the helm of Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that she will not be seeking re-election for a fourth term, bringing an end to her tenure in the nation’s capital.
In a video shared on social media, the Democrat, who previously served as a member of the DC Council representing the 4th ward, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with the residents of DC on various initiatives aimed at improving the city.
Bowser highlighted achievements such as keeping DC teams in the city, increasing enrollment and graduation rates in schools, investing heavily in housing, reducing unemployment rates, building reserves, and completing significant infrastructure projects like the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.
She also emphasized the city’s resilience in the face of the global pandemic and efforts to maintain autonomy and home rule while looking towards the future with aspirations of economic growth, statehood for DC, and continued investment in affordable housing, transportation, public safety, and schools.
Despite her achievements, Bowser faced criticism for her response to President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in the city, but later acknowledged the impact of the federal crime crackdown in reducing gun crimes, homicides, and carjackings.
Looking ahead, the next DC mayoral election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026, with potential candidates like DC Council members Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George reportedly considering runs for the position.
Fox News Digital’s Alexander Hall contributed to this report.
