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Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced Tuesday she won’t seek reelection next year, teeing up a high-stakes race to lead the nation’s capital during the remainder of President Trump’s term.

“It has been the honor of my life to be your mayor. But today, with a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not seek a fourth term,” Bowser said in a video on the social media platform X.

The 53-year-old Bowser, who has served as mayor since 2015, touted in her video a number of accomplishments achieved during her tenure, such as a deal to build a new football stadium in the city.

She also helped steer the city through so

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