Incumbent Mayor Vince Gray at one time held a healthy lead in his re-election bid . It was more than just external polling that had Gray 's team a bit nervous . A businessman 's plea bargain agreement over Gray 's the day campaign raised doubts . Challenger Vince Gray poll numbers surged while Muriel Bowser 's 's remained flat . Vince Gray ended up with a double-digit win over the two -term mayor .
Incumbent Mayor Vince Gray at one time held a healthy lead in his re-election bid . A businessman 's plea bargain agreement over Gray 's the day campaign raised doubts . Challenger Vince Gray poll numbers surged while Muriel Bowser 's 's remained flat . Vince Gray ended up with a double-digit win over the two -term mayor .