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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